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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Small - Author's Note, Pages 219 - 271).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Odder feel about the humans after meeting the two older otters for the first time?
(a) They are her legends.
(b) They are her gods.
(c) They are not very meaningful to her.
(d) They are her long-lost family.

2. What does Odder ask Kairi about the pup the aquarists put in her pool?
(a) What was she supposed to do with it?
(b) Why are pups so ugly?
(c) Why did they give it to her?
(d) Why are pups so beautiful?

3. How does Odder describe the pup to Kairi?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Noisy, clumsy, and funny-smelling.

4. Why does Kairi want to turn back into the slough?
(a) She is too hot in the sun.
(b) She wants to check on her mother.
(c) She wants to check on her pup.
(d) She is afraid of the dangers of the bay.

5. What do the humans call Odder at first?
(a) #156.
(b) Pup.
(c) Minnow.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is worse than Odder's discomfort following the shark attack?

2. Where is the first part of the story set?

3. What does Odder like the feel of on the beach?

4. Why does Odder go back towards the shark?

5. What is Kairi actually holding?

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