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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. What does Dick call "this great big country" at the end of his essay on the Chilikadrotna River?
(a) Challenging.
(b) Too hard to explore.
(c) His playground.
(d) Beyond his imagination.

2. What is Dick's first reaction when the bear charges him on Falls Mountain?
(a) Runs.
(b) Throws up his arms and yells.
(c) Climbs a tree.
(d) Throws a rock at the bear.

3. What is Dick's opinion about technology in "Reflections"?
(a) He has missed it.
(b) It is advancing faster than humans can adjust to it.
(c) It is a helpful tool for world news.
(d) It is an exciting development.

4. When Dick starts to hike back down Falls Mountain, what does he realize he has lost?
(a) Binoculars.
(b) Camera.
(c) Walking stick.
(d) Tripod.

5. What does Dick say about oatmeal in "Reflections"?
(a) He doesn't eat much of it in the wilderness.
(b) It is a good choice of food.
(c) He hates it.
(d) He likes his grandmother's recipe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month is it at the beginning of "Until Another Spring"?

2. Where does the Chilikadrotna River begin?

3. What does Dick "spook" as he makes his way to Falls Mountain on July 2nd?

4. What position is the mother bear sleeping in when Dick watches her while hiking on Falls Mountain?

5. What does Dick cover the sheep meat with, as described in "Red Runt"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dick see when standing on Eagle's Back?

2. Describe Dick's experience with the brown bear as he hikes down Falls Mountain.

3. What is Dick's view of technology?

4. Describe Dick's last morning at his cabin.

5. Describe the grayling that Dick catches and releases while fly fishing in the river.

6. What is Dick's opinion about food and physical exercise?

7. What does the red runt like to remind Dick of?

8. Is Dick proud of his cabin and cache?

9. Why does Dick intend to leave his cabin for the winter?

10. What happens when Dick loses his axe?

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