What is Brian's attitude about animals? Why does he pass up opportunities to kill a moose for his first meal? What does Brian do each time he kills an animal for food? Why do you think he does this? What does Brian do with the bear he kills? Why?

Describe how Brian comes to have a dog. Describe the connection between Brian and the dog. How do they depend on each other? How do they help each other?

Who is David Smallhorn? Anne Smallhorn? What kind of people are they? What happens to them? Who are Laura and Paul? Where are they when the attack occurs?

Describe the scene Brian encounters at the Smallhorn camp upon his arrival there. What are the clues Brian finds that help him find Susan and figure out what happened to David and Anne?

Who is Susan Smallhorn? What...