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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 size is the cabin Pax is building?

2. Who follows Pax in Chapter 13?

3. In Chapter 11, what does Pax remember that Peter saved him from a year ago?

4. When Pax remembers joining Bristle and Runt and forming a family after Peter left him, where did the three foxes take shelter?

5. How long will Peter be working with the Warriors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Peter building his own cabin?

2. How does Pax care for his daughter in Chapter 17?

3. What does Vola tell Peter in Chapter 6 when she sees the job he has done building his cabin?

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

5. How does Peter persuade Jade and Samuel to take him on the reconnaissance team?

6. In Chapter 7, what happens when Pax is outside with his daughter?

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

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

9. What pond does Jade tell Peter about?

10. Why is Pax outside his den in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are some illustrations in Pax, Journey Home. How do the illustrations provide visual clues about characters or events? How does the use of illustrations impact the story?

Essay Topic 2

Pax, Journey Home tells Peter’s story during a pivotal year in his life. How do the events in the book help Peter grow and mature in the novel? What role does learning to care for people again have in his growth?

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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