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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, how long did Paulsen and a companion plan to spend laying out a trapline?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 8 days.

2. After Paulsen got his first rifle, what animals did he bring home to eat?
(a) Rabbits and squirrels.
(b) Pigeons and squirrels.
(c) Pheasants and rabbits.
(d) Rabbits and ruffed grouse.

3. At what temperature can the chickadee survive?
(a) 30.
(b) -20.
(c) -60.
(d) 40.

4. What was driving Brian crazy in the excerpt from Hatchet at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Rain.
(b) Sun.
(c) Cold.
(d) Insects.

5. How are most people killed by deer?
(a) Eating poisoned meat.
(b) Spreading of disease.
(c) Car accidents.
(d) Direct attacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of year was it when Paulsen was traveling with his dogs to Alaska in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 5, why did Paulsen say that he could no longer winter in Northern Minnesota?

3. What was the first rifle that Paulsen bought?

4. How far did Paulsen and a farmer have to walk after a moose damaged the truck they were in?

5. Where can a moose pick up a parasite that can cause madness?

(see the answer key)

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