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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. In Chapter 3, how many kits does Bristle have?

2. What month is it in Chapter 18?

3. In Chapter 5, how many times does Bristle get up to chase after her daughter?

4. Why does Peter go to the campfire in Chapter 12?

5. In Chapter 8, how old does Peter think Pax would be?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10 what does Peter's grandfather talk about, and how does Peter think his grandfather is acting?

2. In Chapter 11, how has Pax prepared Bristle and the kits for his absence?

3. How does Peter help Jade and Samuel get across a river?

4. How does Pax remember Peter helping him a year ago?

5. What is the pond like where Pax and his daughter drink in Chapter 15?

6. What does Samuel tell Peter about Jade and kindness?

7. Where and why does Pax run in Chapter 1?

8. Why is Peter building his own cabin?

9. How does Pax burn his paw in Chapter 13?

10. What does Vola fix for dinner when Peter's grandfather comes for supper in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter is going to work with the Water Warriors. Why do Peter’s grandfather and Vola have differing views about whether the Water Warriors have power? What does the discussion reveal about power and what it actually is?

Essay Topic 2

Peter struggles with his emotions at the mill site in Chapter 26. How does he struggle with his emotions at the mill site? How does Jade try to him help him? Does she make the situation better or worse?

Essay Topic 3

Oval Pond is an example of a water supply especially damaged by heavy metal poisoning. Why does it seem the kit has metal poisoning after she drinks and swims in the pond? How does she also seem to be reinjured by drinking at the river?

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