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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. When Paulsen let Storm run free of harness or anything, what did he do?

2. What did Paulsen learn from that night?

3. Where has Gary spent most of his life?

4. Why was it impossible to not be near this hen's brood?

5. What did the dogs have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Duberry do?

2. What mistake does Paulsen never hope to make again and why?

3. Why were people driven out of the house of Gary's neighbor?

4. How does 'mother love' take on a different meaning with a Banty hen?

5. What does Gary define as "Bone Wars"?

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

7. As writing didn't completely pay the bills, how did Paulsen make ends meet?

8. How are northern coyotes like wolves?

9. What did Paulsen not know about dog feed?

10. What is an "honest dog"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Paulsen's experience on the Iditarod trail. Compare them to his experiences on his trail at home. What changes in the over all tone of the Run section? Discuss at least three different ways the second section contrasts to the first.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the evolution of dogsledding, from when it was the only means of transportation to now being an optional means. What sort of things have become a luxury in the far north as a result of the change in shipping behavior? How has the overall public opinion changed as a result of alternative means of transportation?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the dogs are a constant source of learning for Paulsen, as well as what they have taught him.

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