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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 much does a large bull moose weigh?

2. How much does Brian's bow pull?

3. How long does it take Brian to turn his canoe around when he is pursuing a fish in Chapter 2?

4. What type of axe does Brian have?

5. What coloring is the dog Brian sees in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is the dog injured that Brian finds in Chapter 4?

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

6. What types of supplies did Brian bring to the wilderness?

7. How does Brian describe how a coyote hunted?

8. Why is it illegal in many states to hunt from canoes?

9. Why does Brian think that a noise he hears in Chapter 1 is a squirrel or a mouse?

10. What clothes did Brian bring with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 5 and 6, the dog seems to trust Brian. Discuss why it seems that the dog trusts Brian.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In Chapter 3, Brian considers how his attitude toward camping has changed. Compare and contrast Brian's attitude toward camping before and after his first wilderness experience.

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