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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. How big was this mean little hen's flock?

2. The wind needs to blow in which direction to light the paper fire?

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

4. What is contrary to popular belief?

5. What didn't the grouse chicks know?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Paulsen not know about dog feed?

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

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

4. How are northern coyotes like wolves?

5. For what reason does Paulsen have predator problems?

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

7. Why didn't Paulsen kill the bear?

8. How did Gary know he was in trouble?

9. What happened to Russel and Quincy that summer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Storm and Paulsen possess a close relationship, to the point where he is nearly a pet as opposed to a working dog. Compare the differences between the way Paulsen discusses his other dogs and the way he refers to Storm. What other dog comes close, and how do they?

Essay Topic 2

The does play an interesting role, and often show up to illustrate something strange. Discuss the roles of the does in the book, and what literary device they may represent for their appearance in his novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Paulsen's lack of desire in explaining why he was calling out "Willy?" in the middle of the night. What did he not wish to divulge and why? What did he risk as a result, and how would this influence other people's perspective of him? Is this important? Why or why not?

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