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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. What kind of animal does Miyax see an owl catch?

2. What name did Julie give Amaroq's mate?

3. What name does Julie give to the second-in-command male of the pack?

4. How often does the animal population drop in the Arctic?

5. What is Julie careful never to do around the wolves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Miyax in the middle of the tundra at the beginning of the book?

2. How does Miyax protect her meat after she sees the first signs of winter approaching?

3. Where is Miyax ultimately heading when she runs away and where will she stay?

4. How does Miyax get food from the wolves?

5. What did Miyax pack when she ran away?

6. What did Kapugen tell Miyax about fear?

7. What does Miyax do the day she is to start her journey?

8. What did Miyax plan to eat while running away, and why did that not work for her?

9. What happens when Amaroq rips up Miyax's leather mitten?

10. How does Miyax make a compass?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Nature played a very tangible role in this book. What was this role, and how did it affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 3

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

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