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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. How should humans approach a stranded otter on the beach?

2. What does Odder think of the sounds she hears on shore for the first time as a pup?

3. How long is Odder?

4. Who does the shark attack first?

5. What do otters sometimes ingest that makes them sick?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one advantage of venturing further out into the bay for otters?

2. What does Odder push Kairi to do in Part I?

3. Why is Odder worried about Kairi when she sees Kairi shivering?

4. What is advice for rescuing an otter stranded on shore?

5. What does Odder always want to do, even before eating?

6. What do Odder's otter friends call her, and what do humans call her?

7. Why does Odder attack the shark?

8. What does the shark think as soon as it bites the otter?

9. What did Otter once learn at Highwater?

10. What do otters do with their pups when they look for food?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Applegate's use of anthropomorphism contribute to her ability to develop non-human characters in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Applegate's language and tone throughout this book, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Odder's and Kairi's friendship change over the course of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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