57. Why do you think the author put the timber-cruising forester into the book?
Perhaps to drop a hint about what will happen later. Also, it shows how far from civilization the animals are.
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72. Describe Peter’s memory of Bodger from the year before.
Peter remembered trying to train Bodger to be a gun dog. Peter threw a leather glove into the bush and expected Bodger to retrieve it.
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56. How far do you figure they have to go?
50 miles
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52. How are the cat and the lynx alike as hunters? How are they different?
Both are fast and clever and use stealth. The lynx is larger and more ferocious.
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48. What instinctive behaviors are in evidence as the cat proceeds on his way?
The cat walked very quietly and left no evidence that he had been there. He slept high in a tree.
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64. How does John figure out that the labrador led the three animals on a journey home?
He remembered how the lab had given him his paw just before he left. He realized that the lab was saying thank you and good bye.
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59. Why does the young dog decide to lead the other two animals toward human habitation?
The young dog heads toward human civilization to get away from the timber wolf and search for food.
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70. Why does Elizabeth hesitate to go on the trip?
Elizabeth didn't want to leave in case Tao would return while they were gone.
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61. Why does the lab, who stayed away when the terrier and cat approached the Ojibway, decide to approach Mr. Mackenzie?
The lab retrieved a duck that Mr. McKenzie shot.
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49. How long does it take the cat to locate his friends?
He picked up the dog's trail at the point where they turned away westward from the river. On the fourth day of traveling, the cat caught up with the dogs.
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67. Most of the reported sightings are of the dogs, but very little is heard about the cat. Why do you think that is?
Probably the cat was not seen because he remained silent and hidden.
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63. What were Peter and Elizabeth excited about as they were returning home?
They were excited about seeing their own country, their friends, their home, and most of all the pets.
