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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. On a frosty August morning, what animals does Dick see feeding on a grassy slope above Glacier Creek in "Camp Meat"?

2. What does Babe eat two bowls of when he visits Dick on January 9th?

3. What holiday does Babe visit Dick in "Freeze-up"?

4. Where did Dick work in the 1940s?

5. What weapons does Dick have on this wilderness adventure?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dick's design for his cabin?

2. Describe some chores that Dick does at the end of "Breakup".

3. What surprises the teacher and his wife when they visit Dick?

4. What does Dick do when a bear comes to his cabin?

5. What does Dick dislike about the cement for building the fireplace?

6. What makes Dick happy about the door handle of the cache he built?

7. Describe what happens when Dick sets his roof on fire.

8. What do Spike and Hope Carrithers lend to Dick that inspires his wilderness adventure?

9. What other things does Dick do when he has to wait for more materials to be delivered by Babe?

10. How does Dick solve his problem with creating a good mortar for the fireplace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of photographs in the book. Do you think they make an important contribution to his Dick's wilderness experience? How so?

Essay Topic 2

What does the "Boss Hunter" symbolize for Dick? What strong opinions does he have about the hunters and their attitude toward the wilderness? How does Dick try to erase "their stains on the land?"

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Dick's success at surviving in the wilderness during the winter season. How does he prepare his cabin for the winter? What does he do during the freeze-up to keep warm? How does he test his survival skills during the winter months?

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