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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. What is the temperature in early July in "Cloud Country"?

2. How does Dick feel when he returns home after exploring the Chilikadrotna River?

3. What has a lived-in look in "Until Another Spring" that Dick says has been deserted for a couple of years?

4. Where does the Chilikadrotna River begin?

5. What words does Dick use to describe the sound of the Chilikadrotna River?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dick notice about the mother bear and cubs on Falls Mountain?

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

3. Is Dick willing to make friends with the red runt?

4. Why does Dick describe himself as an oddball?

5. Does Dick feel happy to be back at his cabin after exploring the Chilikadrotna River?

6. What is the weather like on the day Dick stores his things in the cache?

7. Describe Dick's comments about the red salmon.

8. What does Dick remind himself of when he worries about getting sick or falling in a rock slide?

9. How does the natural world meet Dick's needs?

10. Describe what happens when the red runt gets into Dick's cache.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the encounter with the baby caribou tell you about Dick's nature? What steps does he take to keep the calf safe? How does Dick show his practical side after the calf dies?

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 the themes of independence and dependence in this book. Does Dick prefer to be independent? Does he acknowledge his dependency on others? What does he say about relying on himself when he gets into a jam? Provide two examples of how Dick lives independently, but must still depend on others for his survival.

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