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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dick call himself in the opening paragraph of his essay on the red runt?

2. What does Dick "spook" as he makes his way to Falls Mountain on July 2nd?

3. What month is it at the beginning of "Until Another Spring"?

4. What does Dick say he has learned from living in the wilderness in "Reflections"?

5. Where does Dick say he keeps his sheep meat in "Red Runt"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dick's comments about the red salmon.

2. Describe the grayling that Dick catches and releases while fly fishing in the river.

3. Is Dick willing to make friends with the red runt?

4. What comment does Dick make about the hunters' housekeeping skills?

5. Describe the bull caribou's attempts to protect himself from insects.

6. When Dick spots a caribou bull while canoeing in the lake, what does he hope to do?

7. What happens to Dick when he leaves the wilderness for the first time?

8. What does Dick remind himself of when he worries about getting sick or falling in a rock slide?

9. What does Dick see when standing on Eagle's Back?

10. What is Dick's opinion about food and physical exercise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what Dick learns during his eight-mile canoe trip to the Chilikadrotna River. What does he say the river shows him? What sense of accomplishment does he feel after his trip? Provide specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

What is Dick's philosophy on conservation? How does he honor this philosophy while living in the wilderness? In what ways does he "pay" for the resources he uses? Provide textual examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Dick feels about his cabin. What things does he consider when he is deciding the location for it? Is there anything that bothers him about the location? What does he say about it when he sees it in the distance as he is coming home after a day of exploration? What do you think he likes most about his cabin?

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