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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. Why does Brown think Stalking Wolf is senile at first?

2. What state is Pine Barrens in?

3. What shape door do Brown and Rick put on their cabin?

4. Why do Brown and Rick grow used to being cold in "Cold Training"?

5. In "Night Crawl", even though Brown can't see, what does he do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "The Ultimate Track", how do Brown and Rick prepare themselves to be trackers?

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

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

6. What happens in "Omen" when Brown and Rick go into the pit?

7. What do Brown's parents think of his time in the woods?

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

9. In "The Ultimate Track", how does Brown describe tracking?

10. Why does Brown learn about mice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Choose three experiences Brown lived through that were dangerous or potentially lethal. Compare and contrast these events including how Brown became part of them, how he survived and what he learned from the event. How does Brown respond to dangerous situations?

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