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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. Why does Odder get so close to humans?

2. Where are most of the bites on Odder?

3. What do humans call it when otters use rocks for tasks?

4. Who does the shark attack first?

5. What kind of humans does Odder love?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is otter's surgery like?

2. What does hunger do to a shark's mind?

3. Why does Odder head for shore after she is badly injured by the shark?

4. What are some dangers of the ocean for otters?

5. What is usually true when a shark bites an otter?

6. What is one of the most important ways otters communicate with each other?

7. What happens to submerged otter pups in the ocean?

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

9. What does Odder often do when she sees a kayaker?

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 is Applegate's tale grounded in real-life events, and how do you know? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Applegate treat the topic of parenthood throughout the novel, through the lens of otters' experiences? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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

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