Woodsong

List two things his dogs do that become lessons for the author. What are the lessons?

Dogs have a sense of mischief. Give an example from the book, and suggest why the dogs would do such a thing.

Hawk the hen raises a clutch of grouse. Why does she do this? Why do the grouse return to her when she calls, and why, eventually, do they cease to do so?

Fire frightens animals, but one night a deer appears next to the author’s campfire. Explain why the deer does this and why it’s a smart move.

The dog Columbia plays a trick on another dog. What is the trick, and why does it convince the author to stop setting beaver traps?

Several times on sled runs, the author encounters a man who appears suddenly and saves him and his team from disaster. Where does this man come from? What does his presence mean?

When he reaches the sea, the author learns that the race has already been won. After that, he and his team enjoy a relaxed time journeying along the coast toward the finish line at Nome. Why are they so happy?

Mere miles from the finish line, the author suddenly doesn’t want to complete the race; instead, he wants to turn the team around and go back into the wilderness. Why does he feel this way? What changes his mind?