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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 Kairi want to turn back into the slough?

2. What do some say about the food in Monterey Bay?

3. What does the shark "wear" as he retreats to deeper waters?

4. How should humans approach a stranded otter on the beach?

5. What are there more of in the slough than outside of it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do otters groom their fur so assiduously?

2. What do Odder's otter friends call her, and what do humans call her?

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

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

5. What does Odder always want to do, even before eating?

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

7. What is unique about Odder's personality as a pup?

8. What do otters do with their pups when they look for food?

9. What is Kairi worried about concerning Odder's interactions with humans?

10. What is advice for rescuing an otter stranded on shore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Odder become separated from her mother, and how does being in such close contact with humans from such a young age affect her personality and life path? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What are Odder's memories of her mother, Ondine, and how do these memories affect her personality and actions later in life? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Applegate communicate the dual nature of the ocean for otters - as it is both their home, and full of mortal dangers? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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