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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 fish does Brian believe he will find in a small lake?

2. How wide is the grapnel hook that Brian uses to anchor his canoe?

3. To what temperature will Brian's sleeping bag keep him warm?

4. What does Brian listen to as he drifts off to sleep at the end of Chapter 3?

5. How much does a large bull moose weigh?

Short Essay Questions

1. In a book published in the 1930s by the government, what did Brian learn about nutritional value and dangers of eating different types of animals and fish?

2. How do the Inuit hunt seal?

3. What does Brian decide to do about the dog?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Brian check his gear daily?

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

10. What were Brian's dreams like at first after the crash?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 4, Brian uses his observational skills to discover what awakened him. Discuss Brian's observational skills and how he uses them.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, Brian describes his nightly routine. Discuss Brian's nightly routine and its importance.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 4, Brian uses a monocular to discover what has awakened him. Discuss monoculars and binoculars, and why Brian uses a monocular.

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