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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 do the stories about the Jersey Devil say?

2. What does Brown notice about the bark of the tree in "The Dog Tree"?

3. What does Brown do when he finds the deer in "Night Crawl"?

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

5. What do Brown and Rick call the "dog wars" in "Omen"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the dogs get out of the pit in "Omen"?

2. What two human rescues do Brown and Rick take part in in "Chickadee Survival"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How do the Boy Scout leaders try to prepare for the storm in "Chickadee Survival"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the folktale behind the Jersey Devil? How does Brown conquer his fear of the Jersey Devil? What is important about this act? What does the Jersey Devil ultimately represent?

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

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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