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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. Where is Rick in "The Dog Tree"?

2. What does Stalking Wolf challenge the boys to do in "Jersey Devil"?

3. How does Brown rescue Rick from the quick mud?

4. What does the Alpha dog do to Brown in "The Dog Tree"?

5. What state is Pine Barrens in?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brown choose where to build the Good Medicine Cabin?

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

3. In "Chickadee Survival", why doesn't the storm threaten Brown?

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

5. What does Brown learn about night tracking in "Night Crawl"?

6. What happens once Brown is chased up the tree in "The Dog Tree"?

7. At the end of "Night Crawl", what is Brown's final opinion of his camping trip?

8. What story does Stalking Wolf tell about "smacking the bear"?

9. What happens when the wild dogs sneak up on Brown and Rick as they are celebrating finishing building their cabin?

10. How does Brown know the way to rescue Rick from the quick mud?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brown's childhood is spent primarily roaming Pine Barrens instead of at home with his parents. How does this impact his growth? Why do his parents allow him such freedom? In what ways do the Pine Barrens become Brown's symbolic parents?

Essay Topic 2

Brown's education in nature spans this entire novel. Trace Brown's education from beginning to end, selecting two or three turning points. What makes these moments most valuable in Brown's education?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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