1. In the science of genetics, can scientists change genes to change an organism?

What are its limitations in this regard?

2. What are the ways Yolen tries to make the society in "Wilding" futuristic?

When in the future does the story take place? How can you tell?

3. Write a story about how Zena joins the Max. What does she need to learn?

What adventure would she have? Would Carl Barkham turn out to be too old for her? What would happen to Nick, or is he even part of Zena's life anymore?

4. Write a story about living from an animal's point of view. Research the life (called "natural history") of the animal, and then envision a human living inside of the animal the way Zena lives inside the monkey.

5. Wolves and tigers are extinct in "Wilding." Pick either wolves or tigers...