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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. Mowat's first report on wolves to his department was written while he was:

2. What, according to the Government agencies, was the cause of plunge in caribou populations?

3. What makes the cabin smell bad?

4. What does Mowat do when he hears the wolf howl?

5. The air flight to Churchill is completed in what weather conditions?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan does Mowat undertake in the morning?

2. What reason does Mike give for leaving his cabin?

3. Why does Farley Mowat have difficulty getting to sleep?

4. What unfortunate incident happens after Farley Mowat sets out his mouse traps?

5. Why is Farley Mowat so disturbed by what Mike tells him about hunting caribou?

6. What rumor went around Churchill about Mowat's "real" purpose for being in the area?

7. Where did the pilot end up leaving Mowat?

8. What effect did his message have on the Department?

9. Why does Farley Mowat start eating mice?

10. What course of action does Mowat undertake when he cannot follow his instructions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the conflict between science and folklore in this book. Which system is shown to be more reliable? Use text from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Part of Farley Mowat's purpose in writing this book was to show the importance of community to the wolf. Describe the wolf community as shown in this book, using examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Research and write an essay about the depiction of wolves in fiction, legends, and folk stories. How do these depictions compare with Mowat's stories? Use details from the book in your essay.

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