Pax

Why doesn't Peter want to be like his father?

• His father is too kind and caring toward others.

• His father is angry and abusive and doesn't show affection to Peter or Pax.

• Peter wants to go to college instead of becoming a soldier.

• Peter doesn't like dogs as much as his dad does.

What happens while Peter is walking to find Pax in the trees along the highway?

• He tripped on a root and broke his foot.

• A bear chased him up a tree.

• His grandfather was waiting for him with the police.

• Pax found him and ran to get help.

Who does Pax make friends with in the wild?

• Bristle and Runt

• Runt, Bristle, and Gray

• Peter's Father

• Vola

What does Runt do before he watches over Pax as he sleeps?

• Brings him to camp

• Brings him a worm and some eggs

• Shows Bristle where he's hiding

• Gives him back his toy soldier

How does Runt lose his leg?

• In an explosion set by the soldiers

• In a fight with a coyote

• Bristle does it to teach him to stay

• Pax pushes him down a steep ravine

What does Peter blame himself for?

• His father's anger

• Pax's death

• His mother's death and letting Pax go

• His grandfather's heart attack

Who does Pax meet at the military camp while taking peanut butter?

• Peter's Grandfather

• Vola

• Peter

• Peter's Father

What does Peter realize at the end of the book?

• He doesn't have to be like his father if he chooses not to be.

• He can love Pax and let him be free to live in the wild with his new family. 

• He has grown into being able to stand up for what he wants.

• All of the above.

What does Pax realize about Peter at the end of the book?

• He has grown more confident in himself

• He is afraid of his father

• He has become mean like his father

• He no longer wants Pax as his Pet

What is the meaning of the word 'Pax'?

• Peace

• War

• Friendship

• Journey