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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. According to Ootek, one wolf patriarch lived to be at least how old?

2. How old are female wolves before they start breeding?

3. What did Mowat cook for his guests?

4. What does Mowat find inside the wolves' den?

5. What does Angeline do when she returns to the pups?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what the pups do when they are playing near the den?

2. What does Mowat learn from his encounter in the the wolves' den?

3. How, according to Mowat, does Angeline play jokes on George when he returns from hunting?

4. Why does Farley Mowat need to leave his observation site?

5. Explain Ootek's statement that there are no orphans among the wolves.

6. How do wolves maintain population control?

7. What is the purpose of the Raunkaier's Circle?

8. What is the purpose of the cubs continuing to chase the does and fawns?

9. Why do the adult wolves give up running after the does and fawns?

10. How do Huskies differ from wolves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Farley find his place in the wilderness during his expedition? Describe how he adapts himself to his environment.

Essay Topic 2

How do wolf family relationships differ from human family relationships? Examine this question through this book, but include research from outside resources if possible.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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