Rex and Dirk

Paulsen's sense of self-reliance - to depend upon himself - comes through in thechapter on Dirk.

Which answer best illustrates why he has to work hard for low pay at the bowling alley?

• He didn’t have any real employment skills and the bowling alley was the only choice he had.

• He needed money to pay for clothes and food and it wasn’t coming from his parents.

• He wanted to be able to have more enjoyable things than his parents would give him.

• His parents didn’t always have the money to pay the rent and he had to help out.

Which character traits listed below best illustrates how Paulsen was able to survive the tough time he spent with Dirk without parental support?

• His curiosity and eagerness to work.

• His love of dogs and his ability to shoot well.

• His knowledge of hunting and his desire to live simply.

• His inner toughness and ability to live independently.

In Rex, Paulsen talks about an essential difference between how wolves and dogs treat packs of

animals. Which statement best illustrates that difference?

• Dogs have more of an instinct to protect and organize.

• Wolves have more of an instinct to follow the pack with other wolves.

• Dogs have more of an instinct to survive off of man and be close to him.

• Wolves are smarter than dogs as they are hunters rather than domestic animals.

What does Paulsen find unique about Rex’s behavior?

• His need to roll in the cow manure.

• His ability to find fresh grass for the cows.

• His instinct to protect and patrol the farm.

• His willingness to be played with by the two girls.

Which best describes Rex’s actions on the farm?

• A doctor treating patients in a hospital.

• A sentry/soldier making rounds of his base.

• A chef inspecting food to be served.

• A student taking notes for an exam.