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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 did Mowat cook for his guests?

2. Which governmental agency was asked to search for Farley Mowat?

3. What event finally convinces Mowat that Ootek can understand wolf language?

4. Which wolf seems the most restless?

5. How many people did the rabid wolf kill?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Farley Mowat and Ootek take a canoe trip?

2. What do the strange wolves do when they are with Angeline?

3. How do Huskies differ from wolves?

4. How does the wolf keep the caribou herd strong?

5. How, according to Mowat, does Angeline play jokes on George when he returns from hunting?

6. What, according to Mike, did Ootek learn from the wolf howls about caribou?

7. How do the wolves act when they come upon the caribou herd?

8. Why does Mike allow Mowat to use his female Husky in the experiment?

9. What is the purpose of the cubs continuing to chase the does and fawns?

10. Why does Ootek reject the idea of a human child being raised by wolves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the techniques that Farley Mowat uses in this book to create humor. List all the different types of humor in the book, giving at least two examples of each technique.

Essay Topic 2

How does Farley find his place in the wilderness during his expedition? Describe how he adapts himself to his environment.

Essay Topic 3

Research and write a paper on the scientific experiments on animals and language. What have scientists learned about animals and language since Farley Mowat wrote Never Cry Wolf?

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