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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Whales" and "Hunger".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many fish hooks has Old Carl packed for Leif?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. In "Whales," what does Leif compare the young whales to?
(a) Baby goats.
(b) Puppies.
(c) Kittens.
(d) Pack of young dogs.

3. In "Whales," about how long is a scar Leif sees on the whale's fin of the whale that is close to him?
(a) About the length of his thumb.
(b) No longer than his hand.
(c) 4-5 inches long.
(d) 2-3 inches long.

4. How many whales does Leif think he sees in "Whales"?
(a) 6 to 8.
(b) 8 to 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

5. How old was Leif when he and others were left in an isolated fish camp where a small river came into the sea?
(a) 11.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bears does Leif see as he paddles away from his cooking spot in "Wind Music"?

2. What does Leif take from the whales in "Hunger"?

3. How do the whales herd the salmon in "Hunger"?

4. In "Whale Song," what indicates to Leif that he has been eating berries for a long time?

5. In "Whale Song," what direction does Leif travel?

(see the answer key)

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