Tracker Paulsen

Paulsen tells kids to read like a wolf eats. Explain what you believe he means.

• Paulsen knows that wolves eat aggressively. He wants everyone to read just like that. Read aggressively, like your life depends on it.

• Paulsen tells people to read like this because he believes that, like wolves, people need to sneak up on books and attack them before reading them.

• He tells kids to read like this so that they will only read the things that adults tell them to read.

• He tells kids to read like this because he thinks people should only read what they are interested in.

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What is the main theme of Tracker by Gary Paulsen?

• Survival and self-discovery

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

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In Tracker, what is the protagonist's main challenge?

• Finding a lost treasure

• Surviving in the wilderness

• Coping with a family illness

• Winning a sports competition

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Which literary device is predominantly used in Tracker by Gary Paulsen?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

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What is the setting of Tracker by Gary Paulsen?

• A bustling city

• A remote forest

• A desert island

• A small village

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How does Gary Paulsen develop the character of John in Tracker?

• Through his interactions with friends

• Through his internal monologue

• Through his letters to family

• Through his dreams

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What is the significance of the deer in Tracker by Gary Paulsen?

• It represents John's fear

• It symbolizes John's journey

• It is a source of food

• It is a family pet

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Which point of view is Tracker by Gary Paulsen written in?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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What motivates John to go hunting in Tracker?

• To prove his bravery

• To provide for his family

• To escape his problems

• To win a bet

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How does the author use nature in Tracker to reflect John's emotions?

• Nature is indifferent to John's struggles

• Nature is hostile and threatening

• Nature mirrors John's inner turmoil

• Nature is a peaceful escape

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