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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 long does Brian think it will take to cross the lake where he believes his friends are?

2. In Chapter 7, how does Brian catch finish in the evening?

3. How many stitches does it take to sew up the dog's wound?

4. How many stitches are sewn across the top of the wound?

5. How much pressure per square inch, even in a moderate dog, could the molars exert?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of bond does Brian finding himself sharing with the dog?

2. After Brian shoots the rabbit, why can't he continue hunting?

3. How does Brian cook after he kills the buck?

4. Why does Brian want to make lures to kill trout?

5. In a conflict between deer or moose and dogs, which animal is usually the victor?

6. What would the Cree do if they encountered a beaver dam in a canoe?

7. What does Brian think of Jack London and his writing?

8. Why doesn't Brian think there are any people around when he finds the dog?

9. How does Brian prevent the dog from following him in Chapter 6?

10. How does the dog react when they encounter a mouse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 5 and 6, Brian empathizes with the dog. Discuss empathy and how Brian demonstrates empathy.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 8, Brian believes that he is coming to a place where men are. Discuss how Brian knows when he is in a place where men are.

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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