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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mowat includes a recipe in this chapter for what dish?
(a) A baked casserole made from mice
(b) Mouse stew with potatoes and carrots
(c) Fried mice in a cream sauce
(d) Barbequed mice with pepper sauce

2. Mowat planned to test his theory by:
(a) Eating only mice for a time, then eating fresh fish and canned meat
(b) Eating only mice, then comparing himself to Mike, who lived on caribou
(c) Preventing the wolves from hunting any prey but mice for several months
(d) Feeding only mice to a dog, while feeding caribou to another dog

3. Why did Farley Mowat feel it was necessary to test his theories about wolves eating mice?
(a) Because it was such a revolutionary idea
(b) Because other wolves might eat other animals
(c) Because mouse-lovers might get upset
(d) Because he didn't believe the idea himself

4. What did Ootek give to Mowat after dinner?
(a) A caribou steak
(b) A dead chicken
(c) Five thrush eggs
(d) Two chicken eggs

5. What does the pilot wear?
(a) A leather helmet
(b) A silk scarf
(c) A decorated vest
(d) A fur jacket

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of equipment has Mowat forgotten on his walk?

2. The diameter of the wolf paw prints are how large?

3. According to Ootek, wolf cubs have even been adopted by:

4. Where does Mowat figure that the female wolf has disappeared to?

5. What, according to Mowat are the most bloodthirsty beats in the Arctic?

(see the answer key)

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