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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what kind of field does Wander flee for cover in "Lightning"?

2. What does Father's last song say in "Fight"?

3. What does Wander swear he will never cross again in "Food"?

4. What are sheep referred to as in "Elk"?

5. What does Wander swear to do in the end of "Found"?

Short Essay Questions

1. From what narrative perspective is the story related? Why is this important?

2. What is the significance of Sharp's howl in "Elk"?

3. How does Wander overcome the obstacles in "Lightning"?

4. What is the inciting incident of the novel's plot?

5. What does Wander intend to do regarding the bachelor wolves in "Found"? Why?

6. What are Wander's first impressions of Father?

7. What is the significance of the howling described in "Fight"?

8. What main obstacle does Wander face in "Lightning"?

9. How are the themes of grief and loss illustrated in "Lightning"?

10. What things do Wander's parents warn him about as he is raised?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Wander as the protagonist of the novel. What can be discerned of Wander's character based upon his actions? What thoughts occupy Wander's mind? What is his objective in the story? Does he achieve that objective?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss some of the aspects of humankind that Wander encounters along his journey. How are things such as highways described from Wander's perspective? How does he perceive the actions of humans? What dangers do humans pose to Wander?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the behavior associated with wolf communication. How do stranger wolves greet one another typically? How is this demonstrated in the novel? What other methods of communication do wolves share?

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