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What color was the Arctic sun when Miyax looked at it?
What color was the Arctic sun when Miyax looked at it?
- Orange disc in a pink sky
- White disc in a gray sky
- Red disc in a blue sky
- Yellow disc in a lime-green sky (correct)
Where was Miyax lost without food for many sleeps?
Where was Miyax lost without food for many sleeps?
- North Slope of Alaska (correct)
- South Slope of Alaska
- Arctic Ocean of Alaska
- Brooks Range of Alaska
What was Miyax's desperate predicament?
What was Miyax's desperate predicament?
- Being surrounded by wolves
- Being injured in a fall
- Being caught in a snowstorm
- Being lost without food (correct)
What did Miyax hope to communicate to the regal black wolf?
What did Miyax hope to communicate to the regal black wolf?
What does Miyax attempt to do to earn the trust of the alpha wolf, Amaroq?
What does Miyax attempt to do to earn the trust of the alpha wolf, Amaroq?
What does Miyax notice about Kapu that leads her to question where he is getting his food from?
What does Miyax notice about Kapu that leads her to question where he is getting his food from?
What does Miyax reflect on regarding the wolf pups?
What does Miyax reflect on regarding the wolf pups?
How does Miyax gain acceptance into the wolf pack?
How does Miyax gain acceptance into the wolf pack?
What does Miyax use to communicate with the wolves?
What does Miyax use to communicate with the wolves?
What is the name of the black puppy that Miyax forms a special bond with?
What is the name of the black puppy that Miyax forms a special bond with?
Who is the alpha wolf in the pack?
Who is the alpha wolf in the pack?
What does Miyax observe about the wolf pups' nursing behavior?
What does Miyax observe about the wolf pups' nursing behavior?
Who are Silver and Nail in relation to Kapu?
Who are Silver and Nail in relation to Kapu?
What does Miyax continue to learn and adapt to regarding the wolf pack?
What does Miyax continue to learn and adapt to regarding the wolf pack?
What does Miyax realize about the wolf pups' feeding habits?
What does Miyax realize about the wolf pups' feeding habits?
What does Miyax use to gain acceptance into the wolf pack?
What does Miyax use to gain acceptance into the wolf pack?
What is Miyax's primary reason for being in the tundra?
What is Miyax's primary reason for being in the tundra?
How does the increase in caribou population affect Miyax?
How does the increase in caribou population affect Miyax?
What does Miyax resort to eating for sustenance?
What does Miyax resort to eating for sustenance?
How does Miyax interpret Amaroq's behavior?
How does Miyax interpret Amaroq's behavior?
What role does the tundra's environment and animal population play in Miyax's survival?
What role does the tundra's environment and animal population play in Miyax's survival?
What demonstrates Miyax's resourcefulness in the tundra?
What demonstrates Miyax's resourcefulness in the tundra?
How does the disappearance of certain animal species impact the tundra's ecosystem?
How does the disappearance of certain animal species impact the tundra's ecosystem?
Why does Miyax's understanding of animal behavior become essential for her survival?
Why does Miyax's understanding of animal behavior become essential for her survival?
What presents challenges for Miyax in the tundra?
What presents challenges for Miyax in the tundra?
What impact does the disappearance of lemmings have on the tundra's ecosystem?
What impact does the disappearance of lemmings have on the tundra's ecosystem?
What does Miyax observe about the tundra's ecosystem due to the increase in caribou population?
What does Miyax observe about the tundra's ecosystem due to the increase in caribou population?
What does Miyax's camp in the tundra consist of?
What does Miyax's camp in the tundra consist of?
What did Miyax's father do near a wolf den?
What did Miyax's father do near a wolf den?
How did Miyax try to make Arctic ground squirrels friendly towards her?
How did Miyax try to make Arctic ground squirrels friendly towards her?
What was Miyax's intention in attempting to befriend a black wolf?
What was Miyax's intention in attempting to befriend a black wolf?
What role did the black wolf play in the pack?
What role did the black wolf play in the pack?
What physical attributes did Miyax possess?
What physical attributes did Miyax possess?
How did Miyax try to communicate with the wolf?
How did Miyax try to communicate with the wolf?
In what setting did the encounter between Miyax and the wolf take place?
In what setting did the encounter between Miyax and the wolf take place?
What was Miyax's background before getting lost in the wilderness?
What was Miyax's background before getting lost in the wilderness?
Why did Miyax run away from her husband, Daniel?
Why did Miyax run away from her husband, Daniel?
What was Miyax aware of in her perilous situation?
What was Miyax aware of in her perilous situation?
How did the wolf behave towards Miyax?
How did the wolf behave towards Miyax?
What did the narrative emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What did the narrative emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What does the girl observe about the behavior of the wolf pups?
What does the girl observe about the behavior of the wolf pups?
How does the girl feel about the wolves after observing their interactions?
How does the girl feel about the wolves after observing their interactions?
What does the girl nickname a particular wolf and why?
What does the girl nickname a particular wolf and why?
What is the leader wolf's name in the pack?
What is the leader wolf's name in the pack?
What does the girl wish for after observing the wolf pack's behavior?
What does the girl wish for after observing the wolf pack's behavior?
How does the girl describe the leader wolf, Amaroq?
How does the girl describe the leader wolf, Amaroq?
What does the girl observe about the wolves' communication?
What does the girl observe about the wolves' communication?
How does the girl feel about her own reasoning when the wolves do not respond to her?
How does the girl feel about her own reasoning when the wolves do not respond to her?
What does the girl observe about the wolves' interactions with their leader?
What does the girl observe about the wolves' interactions with their leader?
How does the girl feel about the wolf pack's behavior?
How does the girl feel about the wolf pack's behavior?
What effect does the girl observing the wolf pups' behavior have on her fear?
What effect does the girl observing the wolf pups' behavior have on her fear?
What does the girl learn from observing the wolf pack's behavior?
What does the girl learn from observing the wolf pack's behavior?
What does Miyax use to carry Arctic peas back to her pot?
What does Miyax use to carry Arctic peas back to her pot?
What does Miyax do with the Arctic peas in her pot?
What does Miyax do with the Arctic peas in her pot?
What does Miyax do when she sees Silver return without meat for the pups?
What does Miyax do when she sees Silver return without meat for the pups?
What does Kapu do when Silver returns home?
What does Kapu do when Silver returns home?
What does Miyax use to attract Jello, the lead male wolf?
What does Miyax use to attract Jello, the lead male wolf?
What does Jello do to indicate acceptance of Miyax as the pack leader?
What does Jello do to indicate acceptance of Miyax as the pack leader?
What does Miyax use to cook caribou stew?
What does Miyax use to cook caribou stew?
What does Miyax recall while demonstrating self-control during a meal?
What does Miyax recall while demonstrating self-control during a meal?
What does Miyax do to show forethought and planning for future meals?
What does Miyax do to show forethought and planning for future meals?
What is evident in Miyax's actions and decisions?
What is evident in Miyax's actions and decisions?
What reflects mutual trust and reliance in the relationship between Miyax and the wolves?
What reflects mutual trust and reliance in the relationship between Miyax and the wolves?
What does Kapu do to help Miyax?
What does Kapu do to help Miyax?
What does Miyax practice while eating the caribou stew?
What does Miyax practice while eating the caribou stew?
What does Miyax demonstrate by recalling a cautionary tale about overeating?
What does Miyax demonstrate by recalling a cautionary tale about overeating?
What does Miyax and Kapu's close bond lead to?
What does Miyax and Kapu's close bond lead to?
What does Miyax use to partially digested food for the wolf pups?
What does Miyax use to partially digested food for the wolf pups?
What does Miyax contemplate doing to receive food from the wolves?
What does Miyax contemplate doing to receive food from the wolves?
What does Miyax use to determine direction in the Alaskan tundra?
What does Miyax use to determine direction in the Alaskan tundra?
What does Miyax realize is dangerous, marked by the seeding of cotton grass?
What does Miyax realize is dangerous, marked by the seeding of cotton grass?
What does Miyax observe about the wolves' hunting tactics?
What does Miyax observe about the wolves' hunting tactics?
What does Miyax use to communicate her helplessness to the lead wolf, Amaroq?
What does Miyax use to communicate her helplessness to the lead wolf, Amaroq?
What does Miyax contemplate about her behavior in comparison to societal standards?
What does Miyax contemplate about her behavior in comparison to societal standards?
What does the text portray about Miyax's survival in the tundra?
What does the text portray about Miyax's survival in the tundra?
What does Miyax's interactions with the wolves reflect?
What does Miyax's interactions with the wolves reflect?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What does Miyax realize about the wolf pups' nursing behavior?
What does Miyax realize about the wolf pups' nursing behavior?
What does Miyax use to gain acceptance into the wolf pack?
What does Miyax use to gain acceptance into the wolf pack?
What does Miyax continue to learn and adapt to regarding the wolf pack?
What does Miyax continue to learn and adapt to regarding the wolf pack?
What did Miyax use for fuel for her fire in the Arctic?
What did Miyax use for fuel for her fire in the Arctic?
What event does Miyax reminisce about related to the Inupiaq people?
What event does Miyax reminisce about related to the Inupiaq people?
What did Miyax observe about the behavior of the wolves she lived among?
What did Miyax observe about the behavior of the wolves she lived among?
What did Miyax do to assert her place in the wolf pack?
What did Miyax do to assert her place in the wolf pack?
What did Miyax struggle to find in the Arctic environment?
What did Miyax struggle to find in the Arctic environment?
What did Miyax discover as the source of a starving owlet's starvation?
What did Miyax discover as the source of a starving owlet's starvation?
What did Miyax observe about the behavior and interactions of a wolverine and an owl in the Arctic?
What did Miyax observe about the behavior and interactions of a wolverine and an owl in the Arctic?
What did Miyax reminisce about regarding the significance of a boy's first catch?
What did Miyax reminisce about regarding the significance of a boy's first catch?
What did Miyax observe about the tundra's ecosystem due to the disappearance of lemmings?
What did Miyax observe about the tundra's ecosystem due to the disappearance of lemmings?
What did Miyax observe about the traditions and rituals of the Inupiaq people?
What did Miyax observe about the traditions and rituals of the Inupiaq people?
What did Miyax observe about the struggle for survival in the Arctic environment?
What did Miyax observe about the struggle for survival in the Arctic environment?
What did Miyax observe about the significance of a boy's first catch?
What did Miyax observe about the significance of a boy's first catch?
What does Miyax decide to hunt for food when she realizes she can't rely on her sense of smell like the wolves?
What does Miyax decide to hunt for food when she realizes she can't rely on her sense of smell like the wolves?
What does Miyax decide to do after setting a trap for a bird and considering giving up?
What does Miyax decide to do after setting a trap for a bird and considering giving up?
What does Miyax plan to track to find its nest, as it could provide her with a food source?
What does Miyax plan to track to find its nest, as it could provide her with a food source?
What does the passage provide insight into regarding the behavior and survival skills of in the wilderness?
What does the passage provide insight into regarding the behavior and survival skills of in the wilderness?
What are Miyax's resourcefulness and determination evident as she adapts to her environment and learns from her experiences?
What are Miyax's resourcefulness and determination evident as she adapts to her environment and learns from her experiences?
What does the passage highlight about the harsh conditions of the Arctic tundra?
What does the passage highlight about the harsh conditions of the Arctic tundra?
What does Miyax's knowledge of her surroundings and her ability to learn from nature's cues contribute to?
What does Miyax's knowledge of her surroundings and her ability to learn from nature's cues contribute to?
What does Miyax eventually witness catching a bunting, leading her to realize there might be food nearby?
What does Miyax eventually witness catching a bunting, leading her to realize there might be food nearby?
What does Miyax observe up close about the snowy owl's physical features?
What does Miyax observe up close about the snowy owl's physical features?
What does Miyax decide to do after observing the snowy owl catching a bunting?
What does Miyax decide to do after observing the snowy owl catching a bunting?
What does the passage emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What does the passage emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What does Miyax's ability to learn from nature's cues contribute to?
What does Miyax's ability to learn from nature's cues contribute to?
What did Miyax admire about the wolves' hunting tactics?
What did Miyax admire about the wolves' hunting tactics?
What was Miyax surprised about while handling the caribou's skin?
What was Miyax surprised about while handling the caribou's skin?
What did Miyax pay tribute to after finishing her work with the caribou's skin?
What did Miyax pay tribute to after finishing her work with the caribou's skin?
What did Miyax realize about the division of labor between men and women in Eskimo culture?
What did Miyax realize about the division of labor between men and women in Eskimo culture?
What did Kapugen emphasize about the wolves' nature?
What did Kapugen emphasize about the wolves' nature?
What did Kapugen teach Miyax to listen and learn from?
What did Kapugen teach Miyax to listen and learn from?
What did Kapugen explain the spiritual significance of?
What did Kapugen explain the spiritual significance of?
What were summers at seal camp busy for Kapugen?
What were summers at seal camp busy for Kapugen?
What disrupted the peaceful life of Kapugen and Miyax?
What disrupted the peaceful life of Kapugen and Miyax?
What was Miyax's preference in terms of seasons?
What was Miyax's preference in terms of seasons?
What did Kapugen make Miyax from a rare harbor seal?
What did Kapugen make Miyax from a rare harbor seal?
What did Kapugen inform Miyax she had to do due to a law mandating school attendance?
What did Kapugen inform Miyax she had to do due to a law mandating school attendance?
What does Miyax use as a fuel and light source in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use as a fuel and light source in the Arctic?
How does Miyax mark the date of August 24th in the Arctic?
How does Miyax mark the date of August 24th in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use to make mittens in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use to make mittens in the Arctic?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of a wolf named Jello?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of a wolf named Jello?
What does Miyax prioritize over feeling called by the wolves?
What does Miyax prioritize over feeling called by the wolves?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's survival in the Arctic?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's survival in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use to cook caribou stew in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use to cook caribou stew in the Arctic?
What does Miyax observe about the interconnectedness of the natural world in the Arctic?
What does Miyax observe about the interconnectedness of the natural world in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use as a navigation tool in the Alaskan tundra?
What does Miyax use as a navigation tool in the Alaskan tundra?
What does Miyax realize about the struggle for survival in the Arctic environment?
What does Miyax realize about the struggle for survival in the Arctic environment?
What does Miyax demonstrate by recalling a cautionary tale about overeating?
What does Miyax demonstrate by recalling a cautionary tale about overeating?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of the Arctic fox in the text?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of the Arctic fox in the text?
What did Kapugen leave behind to live with Miyax at the seal camp?
What did Kapugen leave behind to live with Miyax at the seal camp?
What did the Bladder Feast at the seal camp involve?
What did the Bladder Feast at the seal camp involve?
What did Miyax learn to make in order to navigate her way to Fairbanks?
What did Miyax learn to make in order to navigate her way to Fairbanks?
What did the bent woman give Miyax at the seal camp?
What did the bent woman give Miyax at the seal camp?
What did Miyax recall sleeping with under her cheek and dreaming of visiting San Francisco?
What did Miyax recall sleeping with under her cheek and dreaming of visiting San Francisco?
What did Naka, Kapugen's partner, do at the Bladder Feast?
What did Naka, Kapugen's partner, do at the Bladder Feast?
What did Miyax recall divinely feeling on the day of her mother's death?
What did Miyax recall divinely feeling on the day of her mother's death?
What did Miyax enjoy doing when hunting seals with Kapugen?
What did Miyax enjoy doing when hunting seals with Kapugen?
What did Miyax use to navigate her way to Fairbanks?
What did Miyax use to navigate her way to Fairbanks?
What was Kapugen's house adorned with at the seal camp?
What was Kapugen's house adorned with at the seal camp?
What did Miyax recall about the Bladder Feast at the seal camp?
What did Miyax recall about the Bladder Feast at the seal camp?
What did Miyax use to draw the course of Arctic terns?
What did Miyax use to draw the course of Arctic terns?
What does Miyax carve and eat, savoring the liver?
What does Miyax carve and eat, savoring the liver?
Why is the caribou liver mostly presented to women and girls?
Why is the caribou liver mostly presented to women and girls?
What does Miyax express her desire to become and love the leader of?
What does Miyax express her desire to become and love the leader of?
What does Miyax observe about the caribou she killed?
What does Miyax observe about the caribou she killed?
What does Miyax do to store the caribou meat?
What does Miyax do to store the caribou meat?
What does the text primarily portray about Miyax's connection to nature and the animals around her?
What does the text primarily portray about Miyax's connection to nature and the animals around her?
What does the narrative primarily provide insights into?
What does the narrative primarily provide insights into?
What does Miyax decide to make for herself after most of the meat is smoked?
What does Miyax decide to make for herself after most of the meat is smoked?
What does Miyax struggle to find within the harsh Arctic environment?
What does Miyax struggle to find within the harsh Arctic environment?
What does Miyax observe about the approaching autumn and the migration of caribou?
What does Miyax observe about the approaching autumn and the migration of caribou?
What does Miyax share with her wolf brother, Kapu?
What does Miyax share with her wolf brother, Kapu?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What did Julie take from the cardboard box by the stove?
What did Julie take from the cardboard box by the stove?
What did Pearl provide Julie with for her journey?
What did Pearl provide Julie with for her journey?
What did Julie ask Pearl for in addition to the sleeping skin and ground cloth?
What did Julie ask Pearl for in addition to the sleeping skin and ground cloth?
What did Pearl lend to Julie for her journey?
What did Pearl lend to Julie for her journey?
What does Miyax use to set up a tent in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use to set up a tent in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use to catch a snowshoe rabbit near the lake?
What does Miyax use to catch a snowshoe rabbit near the lake?
What does Miyax observe about the North Star?
What does Miyax observe about the North Star?
What does Miyax do to prepare for the incoming snow?
What does Miyax do to prepare for the incoming snow?
What does Miyax reflect on regarding the purpose of old Eskimo customs?
What does Miyax reflect on regarding the purpose of old Eskimo customs?
What does Miyax use to cook the food she catches?
What does Miyax use to cook the food she catches?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of the Arctic fox in the text?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of the Arctic fox in the text?
What does Miyax use to carry Arctic peas back to her pot?
What does Miyax use to carry Arctic peas back to her pot?
What does Miyax discover as the source of a starving owlet's starvation?
What does Miyax discover as the source of a starving owlet's starvation?
What does Miyax hope to communicate to the regal black wolf?
What does Miyax hope to communicate to the regal black wolf?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's survival in the Arctic?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's survival in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use to communicate with a wolf named Amaroq?
What does Miyax use to communicate with a wolf named Amaroq?
What does Miyax find when she returns home?
What does Miyax find when she returns home?
What does Miyax encounter while setting off on her journey?
What does Miyax encounter while setting off on her journey?
What unsettles Miyax during her journey?
What unsettles Miyax during her journey?
What does the narrative primarily capture?
What does the narrative primarily capture?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's character?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's character?
What does Miyax observe during her journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax observe during her journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax successfully do during her encounter with the wolverine?
What does Miyax successfully do during her encounter with the wolverine?
What does the text primarily present a compelling story of?
What does the text primarily present a compelling story of?
What does the narrative highlight about Miyax's connection to the natural world?
What does the narrative highlight about Miyax's connection to the natural world?
What does Miyax realize about her food supply after confronting Jello?
What does Miyax realize about her food supply after confronting Jello?
What does Miyax decide to do after encountering the wolverine?
What does Miyax decide to do after encountering the wolverine?
What does the text primarily capture about Miyax's journey?
What does the text primarily capture about Miyax's journey?
What does Miyax use as shelter in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Miyax use as shelter in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Miyax carve a tooth from?
What does Miyax carve a tooth from?
What natural sounds does Miyax listen to in the wilderness?
What natural sounds does Miyax listen to in the wilderness?
What does Miyax observe about the caribou during their breeding season?
What does Miyax observe about the caribou during their breeding season?
What does Miyax worry about during a snowstorm in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Miyax worry about during a snowstorm in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Miyax realize has been stolen after noticing someone watching her?
What does Miyax realize has been stolen after noticing someone watching her?
What does Miyax encounter and realize she is on their migration path?
What does Miyax encounter and realize she is on their migration path?
What does Miyax feel upon hearing the howling of wolves?
What does Miyax feel upon hearing the howling of wolves?
What does the passage highlight about Miyax's survival skills?
What does the passage highlight about Miyax's survival skills?
What does Miyax continue her journey wary of camping in the middle of?
What does Miyax continue her journey wary of camping in the middle of?
What does Miyax observe about the changing landscape?
What does Miyax observe about the changing landscape?
What does Miyax experience a moment of, but is reassured by the natural sounds around her?
What does Miyax experience a moment of, but is reassured by the natural sounds around her?
What does the protagonist use to create makeshift boots in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist use to create makeshift boots in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist realize about the wolf named Jello and another wolf, Amaroq?
What does the protagonist realize about the wolf named Jello and another wolf, Amaroq?
What does the protagonist value more than reaching Point Hope during her journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist value more than reaching Point Hope during her journey in the Arctic wilderness?
How does the protagonist create ice poles for her sled in the Arctic wilderness?
How does the protagonist create ice poles for her sled in the Arctic wilderness?
What transformation does the story capture about the protagonist?
What transformation does the story capture about the protagonist?
What does the protagonist reflect on the value of for survival in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist reflect on the value of for survival in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist find solace in during her time in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist find solace in during her time in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the text emphasize about the protagonist's journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the text emphasize about the protagonist's journey in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist admire despite the harsh winter setting in?
What does the protagonist admire despite the harsh winter setting in?
What does the protagonist ingeniously create for her sled in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist ingeniously create for her sled in the Arctic wilderness?
What does the protagonist reflect on the wisdom of in the text?
What does the protagonist reflect on the wisdom of in the text?
What does the protagonist lose but later finds, leading to a renewed sense of life and purpose?
What does the protagonist lose but later finds, leading to a renewed sense of life and purpose?
What did Julie ask Pearl for in addition to the sleeping skin and ground cloth?
What did Julie ask Pearl for in addition to the sleeping skin and ground cloth?
What did Julie take from her man's knife and ulo from Nunivak?
What did Julie take from her man's knife and ulo from Nunivak?
What did Pearl provide Julie with for her journey?
What did Pearl provide Julie with for her journey?
What did Julie borrow from Pearl for her journey?
What did Julie borrow from Pearl for her journey?
What does Miyax find near her bag, indicating a friendly wolf has greeted her?
What does Miyax find near her bag, indicating a friendly wolf has greeted her?
What does Miyax use to prepare for the onset of winter in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use to prepare for the onset of winter in the Arctic?
What does Miyax reflect on regarding the approaching winter season?
What does Miyax reflect on regarding the approaching winter season?
What does Miyax freeze into ice poles for the winter season?
What does Miyax freeze into ice poles for the winter season?
What does Miyax find intact in her pack, leading to a renewed sense of life and value in the tools?
What does Miyax find intact in her pack, leading to a renewed sense of life and value in the tools?
What does Miyax use to make ice poles for the winter season in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use to make ice poles for the winter season in the Arctic wilderness?
What disrupts Miyax's peaceful life in the Arctic wilderness?
What disrupts Miyax's peaceful life in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of the wolf pups?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of the wolf pups?
What does Miyax realize about her struggle for survival in the Arctic environment?
What does Miyax realize about her struggle for survival in the Arctic environment?
What does Miyax use as shelter in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Miyax use as shelter in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Miyax decide to hunt for food when she realizes she can't rely on her sense of smell like the wolves?
What does Miyax decide to hunt for food when she realizes she can't rely on her sense of smell like the wolves?
What does Miyax feel upon hearing the howling of wolves?
What does Miyax feel upon hearing the howling of wolves?
What does Miyax notice someone watching her and later realizes her rabbit has been stolen?
What does Miyax notice someone watching her and later realizes her rabbit has been stolen?
What does Miyax carve a tooth from during her time in the wilderness?
What does Miyax carve a tooth from during her time in the wilderness?
What does Miyax use to cook a stew during her time in the wilderness?
What does Miyax use to cook a stew during her time in the wilderness?
What does Miyax observe about the caribou during their breeding season?
What does Miyax observe about the caribou during their breeding season?
What does Miyax use to create makeshift boots in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use to create makeshift boots in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax encounter and realizes she is on their migration path?
What does Miyax encounter and realizes she is on their migration path?
What does Miyax observe about the tundra's ecosystem due to the increase in caribou population?
What does Miyax observe about the tundra's ecosystem due to the increase in caribou population?
What does Miyax use to communicate her helplessness to the lead wolf, Amaroq?
What does Miyax use to communicate her helplessness to the lead wolf, Amaroq?
What does Miyax experience a moment of fear, but is reassured by the natural sounds around her?
What does Miyax experience a moment of fear, but is reassured by the natural sounds around her?
What does Miyax struggle to find within the harsh Arctic environment?
What does Miyax struggle to find within the harsh Arctic environment?
What does the passage highlight about Miyax's survival skills?
What does the passage highlight about Miyax's survival skills?
What does Miyax prioritize over feeling called by the wolves?
What does Miyax prioritize over feeling called by the wolves?
What does Miyax use to catch a snowshoe rabbit for food?
What does Miyax use to catch a snowshoe rabbit for food?
What does Miyax prepare a meal with, after catching a rabbit?
What does Miyax prepare a meal with, after catching a rabbit?
What does Miyax engage in, feeling a connection to her heritage and finding warmth in the cold?
What does Miyax engage in, feeling a connection to her heritage and finding warmth in the cold?
What does Miyax reflect on, in relation to the significance in Eskimo culture?
What does Miyax reflect on, in relation to the significance in Eskimo culture?
What does Miyax prepare for the impending snowstorm by creating?
What does Miyax prepare for the impending snowstorm by creating?
What does Miyax rely on Kapu for during the snowstorm?
What does Miyax rely on Kapu for during the snowstorm?
What does Miyax craft for travel in the snow-covered Arctic?
What does Miyax craft for travel in the snow-covered Arctic?
What does Miyax wake up to, after the snowstorm in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax wake up to, after the snowstorm in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use to create makeshift boots in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use to create makeshift boots in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use to store the caribou meat?
What does Miyax use to store the caribou meat?
What does Miyax nickname her wolf companion?
What does Miyax nickname her wolf companion?
What does Miyax practice while eating the caribou stew?
What does Miyax practice while eating the caribou stew?
What does Miyax encounter being attacked by a wolverine?
What does Miyax encounter being attacked by a wolverine?
What does Miyax initially suspect of stealing her food?
What does Miyax initially suspect of stealing her food?
What does Miyax decide to do after encountering the wolverine?
What does Miyax decide to do after encountering the wolverine?
What does the text primarily capture about Miyax's journey?
What does the text primarily capture about Miyax's journey?
What does Miyax observe about the return of lemmings during her journey?
What does Miyax observe about the return of lemmings during her journey?
What does Miyax recall about her time with wolves?
What does Miyax recall about her time with wolves?
What does Miyax feel unsettled by during her encounter with the snowshoe hare?
What does Miyax feel unsettled by during her encounter with the snowshoe hare?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What does the text emphasize about Miyax's struggle for survival?
What does Miyax find after confronting Jello?
What does Miyax find after confronting Jello?
What does the narrative capture about the connection between Miyax and the natural world?
What does the narrative capture about the connection between Miyax and the natural world?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of the wolverine during her encounter with the snowshoe hare?
What does Miyax observe about the behavior of the wolverine during her encounter with the snowshoe hare?
What does the text present a compelling story of?
What does the text present a compelling story of?
What did Miyax feed the golden plover when she found it near her sleeping skin?
What did Miyax feed the golden plover when she found it near her sleeping skin?
What did Miyax name the golden plover she found near her sleeping skin?
What did Miyax name the golden plover she found near her sleeping skin?
What did Miyax understand about the golden plover she found near her sleeping skin?
What did Miyax understand about the golden plover she found near her sleeping skin?
What did Miyax notice about the plumage of the golden plover she found near her sleeping skin?
What did Miyax notice about the plumage of the golden plover she found near her sleeping skin?
What does Miyax use to build a shelter for herself and Kapu in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use to build a shelter for herself and Kapu in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax use as a fuel and light source in the Arctic?
What does Miyax use as a fuel and light source in the Arctic?
What does Miyax do to tend to Kapu's wounds?
What does Miyax do to tend to Kapu's wounds?
What does Miyax use as a shelter in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Miyax use as a shelter in the Alaskan wilderness?
What does Miyax demonstrate through her care for Kapu and her pet bird Tornait?
What does Miyax demonstrate through her care for Kapu and her pet bird Tornait?
What adds an eerie, mystical atmosphere to the scene in the Arctic wilderness?
What adds an eerie, mystical atmosphere to the scene in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax struggle with after the death of her beloved wolf Amaroq?
What does Miyax struggle with after the death of her beloved wolf Amaroq?
What does the text primarily capture about Miyax's bond with the Arctic wilderness and its inhabitants?
What does the text primarily capture about Miyax's bond with the Arctic wilderness and its inhabitants?
What does Miyax use to communicate her helplessness to the lead wolf, Amaroq?
What does Miyax use to communicate her helplessness to the lead wolf, Amaroq?
What does Miyax sing to Kapu as she stitches his wound?
What does Miyax sing to Kapu as she stitches his wound?
What does the text describe the preservation of in the Arctic due to the harsh environment?
What does the text describe the preservation of in the Arctic due to the harsh environment?
What does Miyax witness and feel a mix of fear and confusion about in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax witness and feel a mix of fear and confusion about in the Arctic wilderness?
What ritual does Miyax perform to keep Amaroq's spirit close?
What ritual does Miyax perform to keep Amaroq's spirit close?
What prompts Silver to challenge Kapu for leadership of the wolf pack?
What prompts Silver to challenge Kapu for leadership of the wolf pack?
What indicates a change in the availability of game near the river?
What indicates a change in the availability of game near the river?
What does Miyax do to cope with the darkness during overcast periods?
What does Miyax do to cope with the darkness during overcast periods?
What prompts Miyax to decide to move to the river?
What prompts Miyax to decide to move to the river?
What does Miyax use her resourcefulness to catch and cook for sustenance?
What does Miyax use her resourcefulness to catch and cook for sustenance?
Where does Miyax eventually reach with Kapu after leaving her original camp?
Where does Miyax eventually reach with Kapu after leaving her original camp?
What prompts Miyax to search for Kapu after he goes missing?
What prompts Miyax to search for Kapu after he goes missing?
What is Miyax's journey in the Arctic wilderness marked by?
What is Miyax's journey in the Arctic wilderness marked by?
What does Silver's challenge to Kapu for leadership signify?
What does Silver's challenge to Kapu for leadership signify?
What does Miyax's resourcefulness enable her to do in the Arctic wilderness?
What does Miyax's resourcefulness enable her to do in the Arctic wilderness?
What is the name of the bird that Miyax cares for in the wilderness?
What is the name of the bird that Miyax cares for in the wilderness?
What language does Miyax communicate with the Eskimo family in?
What language does Miyax communicate with the Eskimo family in?
What is the name of the village that the Eskimo family is from?
What is the name of the village that the Eskimo family is from?
What is the name of the Eskimo hunter's child?
What is the name of the Eskimo hunter's child?
What brings Miyax a sense of warmth and companionship, easing her loneliness?
What brings Miyax a sense of warmth and companionship, easing her loneliness?
What is Miyax's primary source of joy during her encounter with the Eskimo family?
What is Miyax's primary source of joy during her encounter with the Eskimo family?
What does Miyax long for despite her independence in the wilderness?
What does Miyax long for despite her independence in the wilderness?
What does Miyax find contentment in, as part of her daily activities?
What does Miyax find contentment in, as part of her daily activities?
What occasionally interrupts Miyax's solitude in the wilderness?
What occasionally interrupts Miyax's solitude in the wilderness?
What contributes to Miyax's conflicting emotions of happiness and loneliness?
What contributes to Miyax's conflicting emotions of happiness and loneliness?
What does Miyax rely on to survive the harsh environment in the wilderness?
What does Miyax rely on to survive the harsh environment in the wilderness?
What does Miyax occasionally care for in addition to herself in the wilderness?
What does Miyax occasionally care for in addition to herself in the wilderness?
Study Notes
Observing the behavior of a wolf pack
- A girl is observing the behavior of a wolf pack
- The girl doubts her reasoning as the wolves do not respond to her
- The girl observes the interactions between the wolf pups
- The girl nicknames a wolf "Silver" due to its beauty
- The wolf pups engage in playful behavior
- The girl observes the wolves' interactions with their leader
- The wolves show affection and pay tribute to their leader
- The leader wolf, Amaroq, is shown to be the pack's great spirit and royal leader
- The girl's fear of the wolves is dispelled by their affection for each other
- The girl observes the wolves' communication and social hierarchy
- The girl learns from the wolf pack's behavior and wishes she could communicate with them
Survival in the Wilderness
- Miyax, a girl, is with a group of wolves, and she tries to run on all fours, but is stopped by Kapu, the alpha male.
- Miyax uses body language to assert authority over the young wolves, and she realizes she must not depend on the wolves for survival.
- She decides to hunt birds for food and leaves a trail to find her way back, as she can't rely on her sense of smell like the wolves.
- She sets a trap for a bird, waiting for it to return, but it doesn't come back, and she considers giving up.
- Miyax recalls her father's patience when hunting and decides to wait longer, hoping to catch a bird.
- She eventually witnesses a snowy owl catching a bunting, and she realizes there might be food nearby.
- Miyax plans to track the owl to find its nest, as it could provide her with a food source.
- She observes the owl's physical features up close, noting the markings on its wings and its dense white feathers.
- The text provides insight into the behavior and survival skills of both wolves and snowy owls in the wilderness.
- Miyax's resourcefulness and determination to survive are evident as she adapts to her environment and learns from her experiences.
- The passage also highlights the harsh conditions of the Arctic tundra and the challenges of finding food in such an environment.
- Miyax's knowledge of her surroundings and her ability to learn from nature's cues are critical to her survival in the wilderness.
Life in the Arctic Wilderness
- Miyax, an Inuit girl, carves and eats caribou, savoring the liver, considered the most nourishing part of the animal
- The liver is mostly presented to women and girls due to its high iron and blood content, crucial for childbirth
- Miyax sings a song to Amaroq, the wolf, and expresses her desire to become a wolf and love their leader
- Despite the wolves' disapproval, Miyax continues to assert her human identity and stands up on two legs
- Miyax observes the wolves' behavior and concerns herself with the approaching autumn and the migration of caribou
- She realizes that the caribou she killed was infested with nose flies and had become food for both her and the wolves
- Miyax gets into a conflict with a wolf named Jello over the caribou meat and digs a refrigerator in the permafrost to store it
- She shares Eskimo food with her wolf brother, Kapu, and expresses her loneliness without him
- Miyax decides to make herself a new mitten after most of the meat is smoked
- The text portrays Miyax's strong connection to nature and the animals around her, particularly the wolves
- It also showcases her struggle to find her place and identity within the harsh Arctic environment
- The narrative provides insights into Inuit traditions, survival skills, and the dynamics of human-animal relationships in the wilderness
Survival in the Arctic Wilderness
- A girl, stranded in the Arctic, loses her possessions to a wolf named Jello, who steals her pack and clothes
- She finds solace in the scent of another wolf, Amaroq, who leaves a sign of reassurance for her
- She invents makeshift boots using caribou skin and her sleeping skin, and embarks on a search for her lost possessions
- She reflects on the value of simple tools like needles and ulo for survival, and the wisdom of the old Eskimos in adapting to nature
- She discovers Jello's torn body and realizes that Amaroq, the other wolf, has turned on him
- Despite losing her food, she finds her essential tools and feels a renewed sense of life and purpose
- She sets off on her journey, singing to Amaroq and feeling less urgency to reach Point Hope, now valuing her tools over the destination
- She admires the beauty of the Arctic landscape, despite the harsh winter setting in
- She ingeniously creates ice poles for her sled by freezing soaked grass sticks
- The text showcases the protagonist's resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity
- It also highlights the significance of simple tools and the wisdom of adapting to nature in survival
- The story captures the protagonist's transformation from vulnerability to self-reliance and appreciation for the natural world
Life and Challenges in the Arctic Wilderness
- Julie decides to leave her village and start a journey to San Francisco, adopting the name Miyax
- Miyax recalls memories of her time with wolves and the loss of her wolf family
- Miyax finds her home destroyed and her food stolen, suspecting the domesticated dog, Jello
- Miyax confronts Jello and finds her pack intact, realizing she still has some food left to survive
- Miyax continues her journey, observing the return of lemmings and the beginning of a new cycle in the wilderness
- Miyax packs her belongings and sets off, encountering a snowshoe hare being attacked by a wolverine
- Miyax successfully scares off the wolverine and retrieves the hare, feeling unsettled by its fearlessness
- Miyax continues her journey, facing the challenges and dangers of the Arctic wilderness
- The text portrays the resilience and resourcefulness of Miyax as she navigates the harsh environment
- It highlights the connection between Miyax and the natural world, as well as the complexities of survival in the wild
- The narrative captures the harshness and beauty of the Arctic landscape, as well as the inner strength of the protagonist
- The text presents a compelling story of survival, resilience, and the human-animal bond in a challenging environment
Life in the Wilderness
- Miyax, a girl, is living alone in the wilderness, separated from her wolf pack and facing challenges.
- She relies on her skills to hunt, build shelter, and survive the harsh environment, while also caring for a bird named Tornait.
- Miyax's solitude is occasionally interrupted by encounters with other inhabitants of the wilderness, such as a wolverine and an Eskimo hunter with his family.
- She finds contentment in her daily activities, including hunting, carving, and preserving her Eskimo heritage.
- Despite her independence, Miyax longs for her wolf pack and experiences conflicting emotions of both happiness and loneliness.
- Miyax's encounter with the Eskimo hunter and his family provides her with a sense of connection and a reminder of her cultural roots.
- The Eskimo family introduces themselves as Roland, Alice, and their child, Sorqaq, and share information about their village, Kangik, and its amenities.
- Miyax communicates with the Eskimo family in their native language, Upick, and finds joy in their company and conversation.
- The Eskimo family's visit brings Miyax a sense of warmth and companionship, easing her loneliness.
- Miyax's encounter with the Eskimo family provides her with a sense of connection and a reminder of her cultural roots.
- The Eskimo family introduces themselves as Roland, Alice, and their child, Sorqaq, and share information about their village, Kangik, and its amenities.
- Miyax communicates with the Eskimo family in their native language, Upick, and finds joy in their company and conversation.
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Explore the stories of individuals navigating the challenges of survival, forming connections with the natural world, and finding resilience in the harsh Arctic wilderness. Witness their resourcefulness, encounters with wildlife, and the dynamics of human-animal relationships.
