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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 did Gary think the wolves were called?

2. What does Gary like most about the woodstove?

3. Why didn't Gary cross the lake though it was frozen and would have saved him time?

4. What is largely useless to sled dogs in dry food?

5. What caused the dogs to be fearful?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Duberry do?

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

4. How did Gary know he was in trouble?

5. What excited Gary's dogs?

6. What did Paulsen not know about dog feed?

7. What happened to Russel and Quincy that summer?

8. For what reason does Paulsen have predator problems?

9. What situation occurred to make Paulsen do something he didn't want to do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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