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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Owen find in the snowmobile’s cargo compartment?
(a) Bayer.
(b) Excedrin.
(c) Tylenol.
(d) Advil.

2. What is the name of Akira’s science teacher?
(a) Starkey.
(b) Tally.
(c) Daniels.
(d) Nimitz.

3. What sound does the novel assign to the shattering glass at Nova’s house?
(a) BOOM!
(b) TSSCH!
(c) KRISSH!
(d) KRAK!

4. How many shells does George fire to scare the momma bear?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

5. How long is the snake Natalie sees in the storm water?
(a) 6 feet.
(b) 12 feet.
(c) 24 feet.
(d) 18 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of snake does Natalie see in the storm water?

2. What signals Natalie that a house might have people in it who could help her?

3. What color is the cover on the pool where Akira finds her horse?

4. What is the name of Akira’s*horse?

5. On which of the following does Owen spend money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Owen note about polar bears’ heat retention?

2. Why is Natalie worried about being driven into a canal?

3. What does George do to relieve Owen after they escape the momma bear?

4. What leads Akira to her assessment of Sue’s injury?

5. What belief about polar bears and igloos does George report?

6. Why do Owen and George not try to start the snowmobile on the lake?

7. For what reason does Owen like the busy time of year in Churchill?

8. Why can Akira not risk staying in the pool at Nova’s house?

9. For what reason does Owen like the quiet time of year in Churchill?

10. Why does Owen posit that the momma bear might return after being scared off?

(see the answer keys)

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