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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Running, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are bears attracted to the burning paper?
(a) There's sometimes food residue left on the paper.
(b) It smells like a garbage dump.
(c) Neither of these.
(d) Both of these.

2. What does Gary define as "serious cold"?
(a) Sixty below zero.
(b) Fifty below zero.
(c) All of these.
(d) Forty below zero.

3. How was Storm the classic sled dog?
(a) He liked people, and to be petted.
(b) All of these.
(c) He was an honest dog, and always worked hard, even when tired.
(d) He looked like a brindle wolf.

4. How much did Paulsen's sled weigh that night?
(a) Close to five hundred pounds fully loaded.
(b) Three hundred and fifty pounds.
(c) Close to four hundred pounds fully loaded.
(d) Five hundred pounds.

5. Why does Paulsen have problems with wildlife?
(a) The smell of cooking attracts animals.
(b) The smell of camp attracts animals.
(c) The smell of meat is always near the kennel due to the dogs diet.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stopped Paulsen from killing the bear?

2. What did Gary think about simply running the dogs for no reason?

3. What animals did the bears leave alone?

4. What was the dog that Paulsen hooked up to the lead?

5. Where has Gary spent most of his life?

(see the answer key)

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