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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 was the little mean hen's name?

2. What stopped the wolves?

3. What didn't nature shows and resources speak to about predators hunting?

4. What did Gary begin training his dogs for?

5. What animal did Gary see defeat the wolves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of personality did Olaf have and why was he liked in spite of it?

2. What kinds of time can dogs make on a run?

3. What happened to Russel and Quincy that summer?

4. What was the game Gary witnessed Columbia play with Olaf at his expense?

5. What did Duberry do?

6. What kinds of preparations need to be done before Paulsen can go to sleep?

7. What would the grouse chicks do at first when mother called, and what happened when they didn't?

8. Why didn't Gary put the deer out of her misery?

9. Why didn't Paulsen kill the bear?

10. For what reason does Paulsen have predator problems?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The woods is a central theme throughout the novel, and plays various roles of education, stimulation, and inspiration. Discuss the roles the woods plays in the novel, and how many times it emerges as one of the most central themes.

Essay Topic 2

Several times, Paulsen discusses an ancient connection with another part of humanity while he is running the dogs. Discuss whether or not this is a valid consideration and thought process, through the argument that human beings have further instincts as ingrained as the fight or flight instinct.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss both sides of the argument of dog sledding as a sport. What things are said, by both sides in regards to the treatment of the dogs? Decide which side of the argument you believe in and support it with three different arguments.

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