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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many American soldiers were slaughtered at Gettysburg?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 21,000.
(c) 79,000.
(d) 43,000.

2. When Brian hears a high-pitched screeeeee, what bird does he hear?
(a) Vulture.
(b) Falcon or Eagle.
(c) Owl.
(d) Hawk or eagle.

3. During Brian's first winter in the bush, how long did he live with a trapping family he met?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 6 weeks.

4. What coloring is the dog Brian sees in Chapter 4?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Dark brown.
(d) Tan.

5. To what temperature will Brian's sleeping bag keep him warm?
(a) 10 above.
(b) 5 degrees.
(c) 10 below.
(d) 20 degrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the Minnesota First Volunteers who started the battle at Gettysburg, how many were left standing at the end?

2. How old was Susan when she got a small scar trying to fire a high-powered rifle?

3. What type of bird once took food from Brian's hand?

4. In Chapter 1, what bird does Brian hear off to his left?

5. What is Brian dreaming about in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brian feel about the fire he starts with matches?

2. What tools did Brian bring with him?

3. Why do the noises and smells of civilization bother Brian?

4. Why do the Cree Indians usually have dark-haired malamute cross dogs?

5. Why doesn't Brian worry about camping?

6. What are most of the lakes like in the north country?

7. In Chapter 3, where does Brian often sleep?

8. What clothes did Brian bring with him?

9. How does Brian describe how a coyote hunted?

10. Describe the area where the Smallhorn's live.

(see the answer keys)

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