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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 made the mean hen furious?

2. What do sled dogs not really know?

3. Whose blood would begin to teach Paulsen?

4. What does Gary define as "serious cold"?

5. What didn't nature shows and resources speak to about predators hunting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Paulsen not know about dog feed?

2. What had Gary believed before he was forty?

3. What did Duberry do?

4. Why was it a gamble when the deer had come into the camp?

5. Why didn't Paulsen kill the bear?

6. For what reason does Paulsen have predator problems?

7. How does Gary frequently feel while running dogs?

8. What situation occurred to make Paulsen do something he didn't want to do?

9. How are northern coyotes like wolves?

10. What mistake does Paulsen never hope to make again and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss dog sledding as a environmental alternative to mass transport in areas where it would be supported in the winter. What changes would occur in the ecology and environment as a result, or what unforeseen consequences might arise?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the evolution of dogsledding, from when it was the only means of transportation to now being an optional means. What sort of things have become a luxury in the far north as a result of the change in shipping behavior? How has the overall public opinion changed as a result of alternative means of transportation?

Essay Topic 3

Paulsen's understanding of his dogs are very controversial due to the nature of his understanding, and the direct comparisons he makes between his dogs and human-like behavior. Decide whether pets are capable of human like emotions or are merely responding with physical stimuli that humans project their emotions upon and support your argument.

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