Woodsong Final Quiz

Gary Paulsen's story Woodsong is?

• Realistic Fiction

• Memoir

• Science Fiction

• Myth

What point of view is this story being told from?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscent

Why did Paulsen first get dogs?

• To train for the Iditarod

• They were a gift for his birthday

• To help him trap Beavers

• Because his car was broke down

Which of Paulsen's dogs had a sense of humor?

• Olaf

• Columbia

• Cookie

• Fred

What does Paulsen say is the biggest difference between man and animal?

• Man can communicate

• Man has hands

• Man controls fire

• Man has a house

What is the message that Storm communicates to Paulsen when he dies?

• He uses a stick to show Paulsen he loves him

• He uses his favorite toy to show Paulsen that he wanted to play with him before he left

• He chews up his harness to show he was upset with Paulsen

• He uses a stick to show Paulsen that he didn't blame him and that it would be ok

What major impact did the dogs have on Paulsen's life?

• They taught him lessons about life including how animals can have emotions and personalities just like us

• They taught him that dogs make better pets than other animals

• They taught him to always feed dog the proper food before pulling a sled

• They taught him to appreciate the finer things in life, like comfortable beds, fancy cars and mansions

Whose voice brings Paulsen back to reality at the end of the race?

• The Mayor

• His son

• His Eskimo friend

• His wife

Which sentence explains how the setting affects Paulsen's actions when he throws a stick at Scarhead?

• Wild bears are a common sight where Paulsen lives.

• Being alone in the wilderness makes Paulsen frustrated.

• There will be a forest fire if the bear gets in the fire enclosure.

• Sticks are a good way to defend yourself in the wilderness.

 

What is the main idea/central idea of this memoir?

• A person is just another animal in the woods.

• Too much curiosity can get you into trouble.

• Those afraid of death are also afraid of life.

• You should never be friendly with wild animals.