ENGLISH 8
SHORT STORY UNIT
Questions on “Kadiak” by Paul Annixter
Answer in full sentences on your own notepaper. Include the title above.
1. Why was the old bull moose Wapootin so sought after by hunters? (1 mark)
2. Why had the moose begun tracking the hunter? (1 mark)
3.
When the author first introduces us to Sevier, what facts does he tell us that
indicate that the hunter is :
(a) a brave man.?
(b) a man who would not take an unfair advantage in his hunt of an animal?
(1 mark each)
4.
Explain how Sevier lost his rifle. (1 mark)
5.
Why did he decide to recover his rifle by approaching it from below?
(1 mark)
6.
When Sevier sees the bear below him, how are we shown that he is not afraid
of it? (1 mark)
7.
What is it about the bear’s actions that indicate it will eat Sevier if it gets the
chance? (1 mark)
8.
Explain Sevier’s ingenious idea to help himself out of his situation and
explain what happened next. (2 marks)
9.
Under the headings Moose and Bear, make a list of the chief weapons of each
animal. You will find at least 3 for each. (3 marks)
Total 13 marks