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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. What does the leader of the pack do to show that Julie is one of the pack?

2. Where is the plane Miyax sees heading?

3. What did Miyax's father used to hunt as a child?

4. How long do pups stay in their second den?

5. Which of the following is a bird seen on the tundra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Miyax pack when she ran away?

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

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

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

5. How does Miyax protect her meat after she sees the first signs of winter approaching?

6. What does Kapu see that scares Miyax?

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

8. How does Miyax make a compass?

9. What did Kapugen tell Miyax about fear?

10. How does Miyax respond to the shock she receives about her caribou meat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ellen was a minor character in this book who made a huge impact on the plot. How did she accomplish this, and how would the plot have been altered had she not been included in the story line?

Essay Topic 2

Acceptance is a strong theme in this book. Which characters present this theme, and how does it affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

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