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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 event finally convinces Mowat that Ootek can understand wolf language?

2. Mowat is surprised to see what with the wolves?

3. Mowat goes to view an alleged slaughter of deer by wolves in what location?

4. What study did Mowat take up after losing the Raunkiaer's Circle?

5. Mowat tells about one hunter killing over a hundred wolves in a single by using what method?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mike allow Mowat to use his female Husky in the experiment?

2. Why did Ootek leave the tent after hearing the wolves in the distance?

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

4. What, according to Mike, did Ootek learn from the wolf howls about caribou?

5. Why do Farley Mowat and Ootek take a canoe trip?

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

7. Why don't wolves chase the caribou for more than about fifty yards?

8. How did Farley Mowat get back to civilization?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How have people's perceptions about wolves changed since this book was written? Research critical opinion about the book and its ideas and how they have changed since the book's publication.

Essay Topic 2

What is it that attracts people to the wilderness? Interview at least three people about why they enjoy (or do not enjoy) going out to the wild.

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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