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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 animal did Gary see defeat the wolves?

2. What was the difference between Columbia and Olaf?

3. What happened as a result of the interaction between Olaf and Columbia?

4. What did Gary think the wolves were called?

5. What did Paulsen do that he didn't want to do, but that Storm would give him no choice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Russel and Quincy that summer?

2. How are northern coyotes like wolves?

3. What did Gary think he was doing when he picked up the grouse eggs?

4. Why was it a gamble when the deer had come into the camp?

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

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

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

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

9. How did Gary know he was in trouble?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the kind of character it would require to be a successful musher, as well as the attitude an individual would have to have. What kinds of traits in a person might suggest their success at dog sledding, and how would these traits be applicable to the sport?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss how Paulsen's view of hunting changed, and the stimuli for this change. How does this affect his life later on? Does it make his life easier or more difficult, and how?

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