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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. In "Guardian", why can't Brown enjoy the wonders of spring?

2. In "Predator", why does Stalking Wolf want Brown to kill a deer?

3. How does Brown describe the handicapped man's trail in "Search"?

4. Where does the bear chase Brown in "Bear Smacking"?

5. Why is the handicapped man afraid when he is finally found in "Search"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the spiritual pattern of the woods affect Brown in "Predator"?

2. In "Thaw", what does Brown find funny about the police dogs?

3. What makes Brown and Rick's goodbye so difficult in "The End of the World"?

4. How does Brown describe following a trail in the beginning of "Search"?

5. What is invisible walking?

6. Who helps look for the lost handicapped man in "Search"?

7. What makes Brown question his education and path in life in "Search"?

8. What do Brown and Rick do when the hand emerges from the ground in "Thaw"?

9. What does Brown realize about the man by the Jeep in "The Journeyman"?

10. In "Invisible Walking", what perfect, life-altering scene does Brown see?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do dogs play in this novel? Consider the wild dogs, police dogs and other dogs. How are they symbolic? How are they characters?

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

What is good medicine to Brown? How does Brown use good medicine to better his life and the lives of others?

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