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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. How do Brown and Rick help the Scouts during the storm?

2. How do Brown and Rick trap the dogs in "Omen"?

3. In "Quick Mud", Stalking Wolf says nature will never hurt Brown as long as he does what?

4. When does Brown begin to take tracking seriously?

5. How do Brown and Rick describe the "cold wind" in "Cold Training"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Brown able to stand the cold during his rite of passage in "Cold Training"?

2. Why is Brown out alone in "The Dog Tree"?

3. Why is Brown unable to see anything in "Night Crawl"?

4. How does Brown react to being blinded in "Night Crawl"?

5. Why is Brown never afraid of the wilderness again in "Jersey Devil"?

6. Describe the rite of passage in "Cold Training"?

7. What happened when Brown was attacked by a wild dog when he was 10?

8. What test does Stalking Wolf give Brown in "Jersey Devil"?

9. Why are there wild dogs in Pine Barrens?

10. Which two houses are Brown and Rick afraid of on the path to their cabin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several characters in this novel have both physical and spiritual strength. Define both strengths and how they can be used together. Use specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two experiences or rites of passage that Brown had to endure during his tracking training. Describe each, and compare and contrast them. Keep in mind the actual experience, what was learned and the importance of the event.

Essay Topic 3

Native American lifestyles and philosophies are referenced throughout this novel. Research some of the beliefs, legends and ways of life that are described in this novel and compare them to the representation of them in the text. Is this novel accurate? How or how is it not? What is important about this?

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