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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Miyax follow the owl back to its nest?
(a) She could eat the droppings.
(b) They usually store extra food.
(c) She hopes to find eggs.
(d) She wants to steal its dinner.

2. What does the leader of the pack do to show that Julie is one of the pack?
(a) Licks her.
(b) Bows to her.
(c) Breathes on her.
(d) Nips her.

3. What does Julie do to get the approval of the pack leader?
(a) Crawls on all fours.
(b) Protects a puppy.
(c) Brings food to share.
(d) Pats his chin.

4. What does Miyax use for a noose?
(a) Her tights.
(b) Some hair.
(c) Rabbit skin.
(d) Her boots.

5. What does Amaroq ruin that belonged to Miyax?
(a) A parka.
(b) A mitten.
(c) Her leather pack.
(d) The sleeping bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Julie's name at the beginning of the book?

2. How does Kapu show his hostile feelings for Miyax?

3. What outruns Amaroq during a hunt that Miyax sees?

4. How do the adult wolves feed the pups?

5. How do the pups show they want food?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miyax do the night before she begins her journey?

2. What did Miyax pack when she ran away?

3. How do the subordinate wolves pay homage to the leader of the pack?

4. How does Miyax make a compass?

5. What does Miyax see as her only hope in the tundra, and where did she get this idea?

6. What kind of signs in nature did Miyax use in her home village?

7. Where is Miyax ultimately heading when she runs away and where will she stay?

8. What does Miyax hear one night after the first signs of winter appears, and what causes these sounds?

9. What did Miyax plan to eat while running away, and why did that not work for her?

10. What is the song Miyax sings to Amaroq?

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