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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 begin training his dogs for?

2. What cannot be housebroken?

3. What made the mean hen furious?

4. What else loves the woodstove?

5. What animals are taken from the southern farms?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Duberry do?

2. How does Gary frequently feel while running dogs?

3. What happens in serious cold?

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

5. Why do young dogs need to be taken on training runs?

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

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

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

9. For what reason does Paulsen have predator problems?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sometimes Paulsen explains that he cannot explain situations, and doubts that he even believes them himself, having lived through them. Research at least three unbelievable tales that actually turned out to be true, and utilize them as justification that Paulsen's experiences actually happened to him, despite their seeming unreal nature.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Paulsen's lessons of mercy throughout the novel. How might this have changed his attitude in regards to the dogs, and in regards to other people? Suggest an explanation for this utilizing quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss dog sledding as a environmental alternative to mass transport in areas where it would be supported in the winter. What changes would occur in the ecology and environment as a result, or what unforeseen consequences might arise?

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