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Questions and Answers
What is the protagonist's name in the text?
What is the protagonist's name in the text?
- Warm
- Wag
- Swift (correct)
- Pounce
What does the protagonist's brother like to do?
What does the protagonist's brother like to do?
- Growl (correct)
- Curl up under the protagonist's chin
- Talk with his tail
- Wrestle
What does the protagonist's mother do when she enters the den?
What does the protagonist's mother do when she enters the den?
- Sniffs each pup in turn
- Goes out to hunt for food
- Turns around and lies down in her hollow (correct)
- Starts singing to the pups
What makes the protagonist want to push beyond the restricted area?
What makes the protagonist want to push beyond the restricted area?
What does the wolf pup compete for within the pack?
What does the wolf pup compete for within the pack?
What does the mother warn the wolf pup about?
What does the mother warn the wolf pup about?
Who warns the wolf pup to be quiet and listen to the sounds around it?
Who warns the wolf pup to be quiet and listen to the sounds around it?
What is a significant presence in the pack and commands respect?
What is a significant presence in the pack and commands respect?
What does the wolf pup experience for the first time when the pack returns with the mother?
What does the wolf pup experience for the first time when the pack returns with the mother?
What is a central theme in the text regarding the wolf pup?
What is a central theme in the text regarding the wolf pup?
What is a significant aspect of the relationship dynamics within the pack?
What is a significant aspect of the relationship dynamics within the pack?
What does the wolf pup feel within the pack?
What does the wolf pup feel within the pack?
What does the text convey about the wolf pup's curiosity?
What does the text convey about the wolf pup's curiosity?
What do the sensory descriptions in the text primarily convey?
What do the sensory descriptions in the text primarily convey?
What does the wolf pup long to do despite the mother's warnings?
What does the wolf pup long to do despite the mother's warnings?
What does the wolf pup encounter when it ventures outside for the first time?
What does the wolf pup encounter when it ventures outside for the first time?
What does the father wolf warn his pup about?
What does the father wolf warn his pup about?
What does the father wolf teach the pup about?
What does the father wolf teach the pup about?
What reassurance does the mother wolf give her pups?
What reassurance does the mother wolf give her pups?
What do the pup and his pack do to display their unity and strength?
What do the pup and his pack do to display their unity and strength?
What is the pup's aspiration based on his father's skills?
What is the pup's aspiration based on his father's skills?
What interrupts the pup and his brother during their hunting attempt?
What interrupts the pup and his brother during their hunting attempt?
What do the mother and father wolves do to send a message to potential intruders?
What do the mother and father wolves do to send a message to potential intruders?
What does the pup observe and learn about from his father?
What does the pup observe and learn about from his father?
What do the pup and his pack consider doing when they notice a large group of wolves on the prairie?
What do the pup and his pack consider doing when they notice a large group of wolves on the prairie?
What is the mother wolf's role in reassuring her pups?
What is the mother wolf's role in reassuring her pups?
What does the father emphasize to the pup about certain animals in the wild?
What does the father emphasize to the pup about certain animals in the wild?
What is the central focus of the story?
What is the central focus of the story?
How does the alpha male assert dominance over the pack?
How does the alpha male assert dominance over the pack?
What role does the protagonist's mother play in his life?
What role does the protagonist's mother play in his life?
What shapes the protagonist's understanding of the natural world and his role within the pack?
What shapes the protagonist's understanding of the natural world and his role within the pack?
What is emphasized as the protagonist tries to prove his worth to the pack and his father?
What is emphasized as the protagonist tries to prove his worth to the pack and his father?
What does the protagonist struggle with within the pack?
What does the protagonist struggle with within the pack?
What does the father teach the protagonist about?
What does the father teach the protagonist about?
What does the protagonist's eagerness to hunt and prove himself elicit from his father?
What does the protagonist's eagerness to hunt and prove himself elicit from his father?
What does the story portray the protagonist's coming of age as?
What does the story portray the protagonist's coming of age as?
What highlights the dynamics of pack hierarchy and the importance of tradition and knowledge transfer?
What highlights the dynamics of pack hierarchy and the importance of tradition and knowledge transfer?
What is essential for the pack's survival and bonding?
What is essential for the pack's survival and bonding?
What does the protagonist's physical and mental growth symbolize?
What does the protagonist's physical and mental growth symbolize?
What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
Who ultimately makes the kill during the first hunt?
Who ultimately makes the kill during the first hunt?
What feeling drives the young wolf to excel during the hunts?
What feeling drives the young wolf to excel during the hunts?
What emotion does the young wolf experience when Sharp gains favor and grows larger?
What emotion does the young wolf experience when Sharp gains favor and grows larger?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the young wolf's struggle serve as an allegory for?
What does the young wolf's struggle serve as an allegory for?
Who leads the pack in the hunt for elk?
Who leads the pack in the hunt for elk?
What feeling does the young wolf experience when Sharp is favored by the father?
What feeling does the young wolf experience when Sharp is favored by the father?
What does the young wolf question as he grows restless?
What does the young wolf question as he grows restless?
What does the story capture the intense competition and dynamics within?
What does the story capture the intense competition and dynamics within?
What drives the young wolf to continue striving for recognition and success within the pack?
What drives the young wolf to continue striving for recognition and success within the pack?
What does the young wolf's growth and struggles provide insight into?
What does the young wolf's growth and struggles provide insight into?
What does the protagonist do to try to outmaneuver the pale wolf?
What does the protagonist do to try to outmaneuver the pale wolf?
What happens to the pale wolf as a result of the protagonist's final maneuver?
What happens to the pale wolf as a result of the protagonist's final maneuver?
What is the protagonist's initial plan when heading for the deep pool at a bend in the river?
What is the protagonist's initial plan when heading for the deep pool at a bend in the river?
What does the protagonist do after the pale wolf falls onto the spikes of broken tree trunks?
What does the protagonist do after the pale wolf falls onto the spikes of broken tree trunks?
What is the primary struggle of the lone wolf in the wilderness?
What is the primary struggle of the lone wolf in the wilderness?
What does the lone wolf long for the most?
What does the lone wolf long for the most?
What does the lone wolf encounter in the wilderness that adds to its challenges?
What does the lone wolf encounter in the wilderness that adds to its challenges?
What does the lone wolf's resilience and determination primarily showcase?
What does the lone wolf's resilience and determination primarily showcase?
What is the wolf's instinctive response despite its thirst and hunger?
What is the wolf's instinctive response despite its thirst and hunger?
What is the wolf's primary desperation in the wilderness?
What is the wolf's primary desperation in the wilderness?
What does the lone wolf observe in its attempts to alleviate hunger?
What does the lone wolf observe in its attempts to alleviate hunger?
What does the wolf's encounter with a snake symbolize?
What does the wolf's encounter with a snake symbolize?
What does the lone wolf refuse to succumb to?
What does the lone wolf refuse to succumb to?
What does the wolf's ongoing battle primarily involve?
What does the wolf's ongoing battle primarily involve?
What does the lone wolf's determination to endure primarily demonstrate?
What does the lone wolf's determination to endure primarily demonstrate?
What does the lone wolf's struggle primarily emphasize?
What does the lone wolf's struggle primarily emphasize?
What drives the young wolf to hunt for elk?
What drives the young wolf to hunt for elk?
What does the young wolf suspect the unfamiliar wolves to be?
What does the young wolf suspect the unfamiliar wolves to be?
What do the bachelor wolves exhibit as a result of being orphans?
What do the bachelor wolves exhibit as a result of being orphans?
Why does the young wolf set out to find his pack near a prairie?
Why does the young wolf set out to find his pack near a prairie?
What happens to the young wolf during his eagerness to hunt for elk?
What happens to the young wolf during his eagerness to hunt for elk?
What does the young wolf experience after getting injured by an elk?
What does the young wolf experience after getting injured by an elk?
What condition is the young wolf in when he wakes up after the injury?
What condition is the young wolf in when he wakes up after the injury?
What drives the young wolf to continue striving for recognition within the pack?
What drives the young wolf to continue striving for recognition within the pack?
What does the young wolf fear when encountering the bachelor wolves?
What does the young wolf fear when encountering the bachelor wolves?
What is the result of the young wolf's encounter with the elk?
What is the result of the young wolf's encounter with the elk?
What does the young wolf do to attract his pack after hunting for elk?
What does the young wolf do to attract his pack after hunting for elk?
What does the young wolf realize about the unfamiliar wolves at the edge of the butte?
What does the young wolf realize about the unfamiliar wolves at the edge of the butte?
What does the protagonist do when encountering the scent of men?
What does the protagonist do when encountering the scent of men?
What does the raven do to lead the protagonist to food?
What does the raven do to lead the protagonist to food?
What does the protagonist realize about the raven's behavior?
What does the protagonist realize about the raven's behavior?
Where does the protagonist follow the raven in search of food?
Where does the protagonist follow the raven in search of food?
What does the raven's ability to communicate and lead the protagonist raise questions about?
What does the raven's ability to communicate and lead the protagonist raise questions about?
What does the evolving dynamic between the protagonist and the raven primarily involve?
What does the evolving dynamic between the protagonist and the raven primarily involve?
What does the protagonist struggle to find in the wilderness?
What does the protagonist struggle to find in the wilderness?
What does the raven's behavior suggest about its knowledge of the environment?
What does the raven's behavior suggest about its knowledge of the environment?
What does the protagonist eat after killing a snake?
What does the protagonist eat after killing a snake?
What does the raven's game with the protagonist involve?
What does the raven's game with the protagonist involve?
What does the protagonist observe about the raven's actions?
What does the protagonist observe about the raven's actions?
What does the raven's interaction with the protagonist primarily involve?
What does the raven's interaction with the protagonist primarily involve?
What drives the protagonist to continue searching for his family in the wilderness?
What drives the protagonist to continue searching for his family in the wilderness?
What does the protagonist leave for his family to follow in the wilderness?
What does the protagonist leave for his family to follow in the wilderness?
What does the protagonist encounter that marks a boundary he cannot cross?
What does the protagonist encounter that marks a boundary he cannot cross?
What emotions are evident in the protagonist as he navigates the wilderness in search of his family?
What emotions are evident in the protagonist as he navigates the wilderness in search of his family?
What is highlighted through the protagonist's memories and dreams of his father and Warm?
What is highlighted through the protagonist's memories and dreams of his father and Warm?
What is the main focus of the protagonist's emotional journey in the story?
What is the main focus of the protagonist's emotional journey in the story?
What is evident as the protagonist confronts the reality of being alone in the wilderness?
What is evident as the protagonist confronts the reality of being alone in the wilderness?
What does the protagonist's unwavering determination drive him to overcome?
What does the protagonist's unwavering determination drive him to overcome?
What is evident as the protagonist navigates the terrain and searches for signs of his family?
What is evident as the protagonist navigates the terrain and searches for signs of his family?
What does the story capture regarding the protagonist's quest to reunite with his family?
What does the story capture regarding the protagonist's quest to reunite with his family?
What does the protagonist's sense of responsibility and love for his family drive him to do?
What does the protagonist's sense of responsibility and love for his family drive him to do?
What is the protagonist's main motivation for navigating the wilderness and remaining vigilant?
What is the protagonist's main motivation for navigating the wilderness and remaining vigilant?
What does the protagonist almost miss due to his determination to take care of Warm?
What does the protagonist almost miss due to his determination to take care of Warm?
What does the protagonist recall about the men based on his mother's words?
What does the protagonist recall about the men based on his mother's words?
What is the protagonist tempted to do when observing the men and the bachelor wolves?
What is the protagonist tempted to do when observing the men and the bachelor wolves?
What is the immediate consequence of the men throwing lightning from their sticks?
What is the immediate consequence of the men throwing lightning from their sticks?
What does the wolf consider eating in its struggle with hunger?
What does the wolf consider eating in its struggle with hunger?
What does the wolf find in the deer's belly, indicating an unknown creature?
What does the wolf find in the deer's belly, indicating an unknown creature?
What does the raven serve as in the story?
What does the raven serve as in the story?
What does the wolf feel after consuming the entire deer?
What does the wolf feel after consuming the entire deer?
What does the wolf realize about the deer it ate?
What does the wolf realize about the deer it ate?
What does the story primarily portray about the wolf?
What does the story primarily portray about the wolf?
What is the setting of the story?
What is the setting of the story?
What is the perspective from which the story is told?
What is the perspective from which the story is told?
What does the wolf and raven's relationship highlight?
What does the wolf and raven's relationship highlight?
What does the wolf resolve to do towards the end of the story?
What does the wolf resolve to do towards the end of the story?
What does the raven serve as to the lone wolf?
What does the raven serve as to the lone wolf?
What does the wolf's struggle with hunger emphasize?
What does the wolf's struggle with hunger emphasize?
What is the protagonist's main concern when he finds himself alone?
What is the protagonist's main concern when he finds himself alone?
Where does the protagonist seek solace and comfort before falling asleep?
Where does the protagonist seek solace and comfort before falling asleep?
What is the protagonist's primary reason for continuing onward despite pain and exhaustion?
What is the protagonist's primary reason for continuing onward despite pain and exhaustion?
What does the protagonist do to draw attention away from Warm during their escape?
What does the protagonist do to draw attention away from Warm during their escape?
What is the danger the protagonist faces from the men?
What is the danger the protagonist faces from the men?
What does the protagonist do after a dangerous escape?
What does the protagonist do after a dangerous escape?
What is the protagonist's reaction when he finds himself alone and unable to find Warm?
What is the protagonist's reaction when he finds himself alone and unable to find Warm?
Where does the protagonist find himself after a dangerous escape?
Where does the protagonist find himself after a dangerous escape?
What does the protagonist do to save Warm despite the danger they face?
What does the protagonist do to save Warm despite the danger they face?
What does the protagonist do before falling asleep in the secluded spot in the canyon?
What does the protagonist do before falling asleep in the secluded spot in the canyon?
What does the protagonist do after finding a secluded spot in a canyon?
What does the protagonist do after finding a secluded spot in a canyon?
What is the protagonist's reaction when he crosses a black river?
What is the protagonist's reaction when he crosses a black river?
What does the wolf encounter inside the man-made structure?
What does the wolf encounter inside the man-made structure?
What is the wolf's emotional state when it decides to leave the almost-wolf and the man pup?
What is the wolf's emotional state when it decides to leave the almost-wolf and the man pup?
What does the almost-wolf do when the full-size man with a lightning stick appears?
What does the almost-wolf do when the full-size man with a lightning stick appears?
What is the wolf's reaction to the scent of the almost-wolf?
What is the wolf's reaction to the scent of the almost-wolf?
What does the man pup do when the wolf encounters the almost-wolf inside the gray lines?
What does the man pup do when the wolf encounters the almost-wolf inside the gray lines?
What does the wolf feel increasingly as it travels through the landscape?
What does the wolf feel increasingly as it travels through the landscape?
What does the almost-wolf do despite the wolf's attempts to lure it away?
What does the almost-wolf do despite the wolf's attempts to lure it away?
What does the wolf discover inside the man-made structure?
What does the wolf discover inside the man-made structure?
What does the wolf call out to when it discovers the scent of the almost-wolf?
What does the wolf call out to when it discovers the scent of the almost-wolf?
What does the wolf experience as it navigates the dry, harsh landscape?
What does the wolf experience as it navigates the dry, harsh landscape?
What is the wolf's reaction to the almost-wolf's smell?
What is the wolf's reaction to the almost-wolf's smell?
What does the wolf decide to do when it feels horror and loneliness?
What does the wolf decide to do when it feels horror and loneliness?
What prompts the protagonist to venture out in search of food?
What prompts the protagonist to venture out in search of food?
What does the protagonist notice about the open land they are in?
What does the protagonist notice about the open land they are in?
What does the protagonist long for the most while navigating the open land?
What does the protagonist long for the most while navigating the open land?
What does the absence of familiar scents and sounds indicate to the protagonist?
What does the absence of familiar scents and sounds indicate to the protagonist?
What does the protagonist's journey with the raven signify?
What does the protagonist's journey with the raven signify?
What does the protagonist do to satisfy their hunger?
What does the protagonist do to satisfy their hunger?
What does the protagonist reflect on while injured and exhausted in the canyon?
What does the protagonist reflect on while injured and exhausted in the canyon?
What does the raven offer to share with the protagonist?
What does the raven offer to share with the protagonist?
What does the protagonist feel as they encounter different landscapes and wildlife than what they are used to?
What does the protagonist feel as they encounter different landscapes and wildlife than what they are used to?
What does the protagonist notice about the unfamiliar open land?
What does the protagonist notice about the unfamiliar open land?
What does the protagonist feel a longing for as they navigate the flat landscape?
What does the protagonist feel a longing for as they navigate the flat landscape?
What does the raven do after landing beside the protagonist?
What does the raven do after landing beside the protagonist?
What does the wolf primarily experience when it encounters the lake?
What does the wolf primarily experience when it encounters the lake?
What does the wolf do after drinking from the lake?
What does the wolf do after drinking from the lake?
What does the wolf observe around the lake?
What does the wolf observe around the lake?
What does the wolf do as it prepares for a meal by the lake?
What does the wolf do as it prepares for a meal by the lake?
What triggers the narrator's memories of a past injury caused by an elk?
What triggers the narrator's memories of a past injury caused by an elk?
What emotion does the narrator feel in the presence of the powerful father horse?
What emotion does the narrator feel in the presence of the powerful father horse?
What does the lead horse display that intrigues the narrator?
What does the lead horse display that intrigues the narrator?
What does the father horse do during the mother horse's labor?
What does the father horse do during the mother horse's labor?
What does the narrator feel towards the horses' celebration of the new life?
What does the narrator feel towards the horses' celebration of the new life?
What does the father horse's dominance and strength cause the narrator to do?
What does the father horse's dominance and strength cause the narrator to do?
What does the birth of the foal emphasize for the narrator?
What does the birth of the foal emphasize for the narrator?
What does the narrator find intriguing and hunger-inducing about the lead horse?
What does the narrator find intriguing and hunger-inducing about the lead horse?
What does the narrator's internal struggle and fascination with the horses' behavior indicate?
What does the narrator's internal struggle and fascination with the horses' behavior indicate?
What does the lead horse's behavior trigger in the narrator?
What does the lead horse's behavior trigger in the narrator?
What does the birth of the foal symbolize for the narrator?
What does the birth of the foal symbolize for the narrator?
What does the narrator's observation of the horses' interactions reveal about his emotions?
What does the narrator's observation of the horses' interactions reveal about his emotions?
What does the wolf primarily struggle with as it embarks on a journey?
What does the wolf primarily struggle with as it embarks on a journey?
What does the wolf primarily dream of while resting on a mountaintop?
What does the wolf primarily dream of while resting on a mountaintop?
What does the wolf encounter as it climbs the mountain?
What does the wolf encounter as it climbs the mountain?
What does the wolf primarily reflect on while navigating the open land?
What does the wolf primarily reflect on while navigating the open land?
What does the wolf primarily long for while encountering various animal species?
What does the wolf primarily long for while encountering various animal species?
What does the raven primarily do after joining a pack of ravens?
What does the raven primarily do after joining a pack of ravens?
What does the wolf primarily struggle with despite having ample food and water?
What does the wolf primarily struggle with despite having ample food and water?
What does the wolf primarily encounter while resting on a mountaintop?
What does the wolf primarily encounter while resting on a mountaintop?
What does the wolf primarily reminisce about while encountering various animals and vegetation?
What does the wolf primarily reminisce about while encountering various animals and vegetation?
What does the wolf primarily dream of while navigating the open land?
What does the wolf primarily dream of while navigating the open land?
What does the wolf primarily long for while climbing the mountain?
What does the wolf primarily long for while climbing the mountain?
What does the raven primarily do after abandoning the wolf?
What does the raven primarily do after abandoning the wolf?
What does the lone wolf reflect on while journeying alone?
What does the lone wolf reflect on while journeying alone?
What does the wolf do to protect the horses from the cougar?
What does the wolf do to protect the horses from the cougar?
What does the lone wolf decide against during its journey?
What does the lone wolf decide against during its journey?
What does the lone wolf wait for at a stream?
What does the lone wolf wait for at a stream?
What does the lone wolf plan to do when the deer arrive at sundown?
What does the lone wolf plan to do when the deer arrive at sundown?
What does the lone wolf's resolve primarily emphasize?
What does the lone wolf's resolve primarily emphasize?
What does the lone wolf encounter in the wilderness that adds to its challenges?
What does the lone wolf encounter in the wilderness that adds to its challenges?
What does the lone wolf find and wait for at a stream?
What does the lone wolf find and wait for at a stream?
What does the lone wolf reflect on while journeying alone?
What does the lone wolf reflect on while journeying alone?
What does the wolf decide to do when it feels horror and loneliness?
What does the wolf decide to do when it feels horror and loneliness?
What is the lone wolf's instinctive response despite its thirst and hunger?
What is the lone wolf's instinctive response despite its thirst and hunger?
What does the wolf encounter in the wilderness that adds to its challenges?
What does the wolf encounter in the wilderness that adds to its challenges?
What is the lone wolf's main intention when he sets out to impress the stranger wolf?
What is the lone wolf's main intention when he sets out to impress the stranger wolf?
What does the lone wolf feel ashamed of after failing to catch the black-horned deer?
What does the lone wolf feel ashamed of after failing to catch the black-horned deer?
What emotion does the lone wolf experience as he continues his journey?
What emotion does the lone wolf experience as he continues his journey?
What is the primary focus of the protagonist's journey in the text?
What is the primary focus of the protagonist's journey in the text?
What does the lone wolf hope to achieve by catching the black-horned deer?
What does the lone wolf hope to achieve by catching the black-horned deer?
What does the lone wolf feel as he observes the wildlife while waiting for a meal?
What does the lone wolf feel as he observes the wildlife while waiting for a meal?
What does the lone wolf struggle with in the wilderness?
What does the lone wolf struggle with in the wilderness?
What does the lone wolf feel after realizing he can't catch the black-horned deer?
What does the lone wolf feel after realizing he can't catch the black-horned deer?
What does the lone wolf decide to do instead of pursuing the stranger wolf immediately?
What does the lone wolf decide to do instead of pursuing the stranger wolf immediately?
What does the lone wolf plan to do to impress the stranger wolf?
What does the lone wolf plan to do to impress the stranger wolf?
What does the lone wolf feel as he walks alone in the wilderness?
What does the lone wolf feel as he walks alone in the wilderness?
What does the lone wolf observe about the wildlife while waiting for a meal?
What does the lone wolf observe about the wildlife while waiting for a meal?
What does the lone wolf primarily feel when it encounters the elk in the forest?
What does the lone wolf primarily feel when it encounters the elk in the forest?
What does the lone wolf primarily consider while running toward the new wolf's howl?
What does the lone wolf primarily consider while running toward the new wolf's howl?
What does the lone wolf primarily feel upon encountering unfamiliar trees and birds in the forest?
What does the lone wolf primarily feel upon encountering unfamiliar trees and birds in the forest?
What is the wingspan of a sandhill crane?
What is the wingspan of a sandhill crane?
What is the primary reason for sandhill cranes to dance?
What is the primary reason for sandhill cranes to dance?
What is the annual rainfall on the eastern slopes of the Siskiyou National Forest?
What is the annual rainfall on the eastern slopes of the Siskiyou National Forest?
How tall can the world's tallest pine, a ponderosa, grow?
How tall can the world's tallest pine, a ponderosa, grow?
What is the primary prey of orcas and sea lions in the ocean?
What is the primary prey of orcas and sea lions in the ocean?
What is the primary use of Western red cedar?
What is the primary use of Western red cedar?
What is the lifespan of the Western red cedar?
What is the lifespan of the Western red cedar?
What do female horses form with other mares in their herd?
What do female horses form with other mares in their herd?
How long did OR-7's journey cover?
How long did OR-7's journey cover?
Where did OR-7 find a mate?
Where did OR-7 find a mate?
How many pups did OR-7 and his mate have in 2014?
How many pups did OR-7 and his mate have in 2014?
What is the approximate length of wolves?
What is the approximate length of wolves?
How much do wolves weigh?
How much do wolves weigh?
What is the number of teeth in wolves, stronger than a lion's, a tiger's, or a grizzly bear's?
What is the number of teeth in wolves, stronger than a lion's, a tiger's, or a grizzly bear's?
How far can wolves smell prey?
How far can wolves smell prey?
Which habitat did OR-7's journey end in?
Which habitat did OR-7's journey end in?
What is the color of OR-7's mate?
What is the color of OR-7's mate?
How old is OR-7 as of the writing?
How old is OR-7 as of the writing?
How fast can wolves run?
How fast can wolves run?
What is the range of distance wolves can cover in a day?
What is the range of distance wolves can cover in a day?
What does Wander do to mark his territory?
What does Wander do to mark his territory?
What guides Wander to Night's location?
What guides Wander to Night's location?
What captivates Wander when he meets Night?
What captivates Wander when he meets Night?
What vow does Wander make to Night?
What vow does Wander make to Night?
What do Wander and Night successfully do during the chase?
What do Wander and Night successfully do during the chase?
What does Wander feel when Night rests her head on his shoulder?
What does Wander feel when Night rests her head on his shoulder?
What does Night do during the hunt?
What does Night do during the hunt?
What impresses Wander about Night's behavior during the hunt?
What impresses Wander about Night's behavior during the hunt?
What do Wander and Night listen to together?
What do Wander and Night listen to together?
What does Wander do to assert dominance over Night?
What does Wander do to assert dominance over Night?
What happens when Night takes a step toward Wander?
What happens when Night takes a step toward Wander?
What does Wander do to protect the new wolf?
What does Wander do to protect the new wolf?
What is the typical size range of a wolf pack?
What is the typical size range of a wolf pack?
When are wolf pups typically born?
When are wolf pups typically born?
What is the typical size of a wolf territory?
What is the typical size of a wolf territory?
What type of animals do wolves primarily hunt?
What type of animals do wolves primarily hunt?
Which area is deeper than the Grand Canyon and is home to elk and coyotes?
Which area is deeper than the Grand Canyon and is home to elk and coyotes?
What is the size of the Zumwalt Prairie?
What is the size of the Zumwalt Prairie?
What is the size of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
What is the size of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
What animals are found in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
What animals are found in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
What type of herds do wild horses live in?
What type of herds do wild horses live in?
What type of water system does the Great Basin have?
What type of water system does the Great Basin have?
What is the primary focus of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
What is the primary focus of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge?
What is the relationship between ravens and wolves?
What is the relationship between ravens and wolves?
Flashcards
Young Wolf
Young Wolf
The main character in the story, a young wolf who is eager to prove himself during hunts.
Father Wolf
Father Wolf
The young wolf's father, who leads the pack in the hunt for elk.
Sharp
Sharp
The young wolf's brother, who is favored by the father and gains recognition for his hunting skills.
Unsatisfied
Unsatisfied
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Overshadowed
Overshadowed
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Loss of Family
Loss of Family
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Carry On
Carry On
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Resilience
Resilience
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Scent Trails
Scent Trails
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Boundary
Boundary
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Natural World
Natural World
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Longing for Family
Longing for Family
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Responsibility
Responsibility
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Isolated Canyon
Isolated Canyon
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Warm's Influence
Warm's Influence
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Driven by Hunger
Driven by Hunger
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Raven's Offer
Raven's Offer
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Fish for Survival
Fish for Survival
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New Journey
New Journey
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Unknown Territory
Unknown Territory
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Travel & Encounter
Travel & Encounter
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Loneliness & Disorientation
Loneliness & Disorientation
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Flat Landscape
Flat Landscape
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Stranger Wolf
Stranger Wolf
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Impressing the Stranger
Impressing the Stranger
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Rest & Wait
Rest & Wait
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Black-Horned Deer
Black-Horned Deer
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Failed Hunt
Failed Hunt
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Desolate & Unworthy
Desolate & Unworthy
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Unsuitable Environment
Unsuitable Environment
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Loneliness & Despair
Loneliness & Despair
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Study Notes
The First Hunt
- The narrator, a young wolf, is eager to prove himself during his first hunt with his pack.
- The young wolf is assigned a supporting role by his father, who leads the pack in the hunt for elk.
- Despite being relegated to a secondary role, the young wolf is determined to excel and outperform his packmates.
- During the hunt, the young wolf successfully herds the elk, but his brother, Sharp, ultimately makes the kill.
- Sharp is favored by the father and gets the best parts of the kill, leaving the young wolf feeling unsatisfied and more determined to prove himself.
- Throughout the winter, the young wolf continues to play a supporting role in the hunts, while Sharp gains favor and grows larger.
- The young wolf grows restless and begins to question his role within the pack, feeling overshadowed by his brother.
- The text paints a vivid picture of the wolf pack's hunting dynamics and the narrator's struggle to find his place within the group.
- The story captures the intense competition and dynamics within the wolf pack, particularly between the young wolf and his brother.
- The narrative provides insight into the hierarchical structure and dynamics of a wolf pack, as well as the individual wolf's desire to prove himself.
- The text conveys a sense of determination and resilience as the young wolf continues to strive for recognition and success within the pack.
- The story serves as a powerful allegory for the challenges of finding one's place and identity within a social group, as well as the drive to prove oneself in the face of competition.
Loneliness and Determination in the Wilderness
- The protagonist, a young wolf, is alone in the wilderness after losing his family and pack in a confrontation with an enemy wolf pack.
- The wolf is driven by the memory of his father's last song, "Carry on," and is determined to find and save his family.
- Despite the loneliness and uncertainty, the wolf remains resilient and hopeful, searching for any trace of his family's scent and presence.
- The wolf encounters signs of the enemy wolf pack's territory, marking a boundary he cannot cross, but he leaves scent trails for his family to follow.
- The wolf observes the natural beauty and wildlife around him, including elk, hawks, and other animals, as he continues his search.
- The wolf's determination and longing for his family are evident as he navigates the wilderness and remains vigilant for any signs of his pack.
- The wolf's sense of responsibility and love for his family drive him to continue searching, despite the challenges and dangers he faces.
- The wolf's resilience is tested as he confronts the reality of being alone in the vast and unfamiliar wilderness.
- The protagonist's strong emotional connection to his family is highlighted through his memories and dreams of his father and Warm, a member of his pack.
- The wolf's unwavering determination to find and save his family drives him to overcome obstacles and maintain hope in the face of uncertainty.
- The wolf's deep connection to the natural world and his pack is evident as he navigates the terrain and searches for any signs of his family.
- The story captures the protagonist's emotional journey, from loneliness and uncertainty to determination and hope, as he continues his quest to reunite with his family.
Struggle for Survival in the Canyon
- The protagonist wakes up in a canyon, injured and exhausted, with no hope of finding water or food.
- The protagonist reflects on memories of Warm, who helped them become the wolf they are, and laments their inability to save him.
- The protagonist's hunger wakes them up, prompting them to venture out in search of food.
- A raven, possibly the same one from before, lands beside the protagonist and offers to share a small fish it caught.
- The protagonist catches a fish and, despite its odd taste, eats it to satisfy their hunger.
- The raven leads the protagonist away from the canyon, and they start a journey together in search of water and food.
- The protagonist notices the absence of familiar scents and sounds, indicating they are far from their home ground.
- The protagonist and the raven continue to travel, encountering different landscapes and wildlife than what they are used to.
- The protagonist looks for elk and a new wolf pack to join but finds none, feeling isolated and disoriented in the unfamiliar open land.
- The open land lacks distinct features and smells the same everywhere, making it difficult for the protagonist to find their way.
- The landscape is flat with some bumps and gullies, and the protagonist feels a longing for the mountains they cannot see.
- The protagonist's journey with the raven signifies a new beginning and a departure from the past struggles in the canyon.
Lonely Wolf's Quest for Companionship
- The protagonist, a lone wolf, catches the scent of another wolf's trail and is intrigued, hoping it's a female wolf he has met before.
- He plans to impress the stranger wolf by making a grand kill and setting a feast to win her respect and companionship.
- The lone wolf, however, decides to rest and wait for a meal to come to him instead of pursuing the stranger wolf immediately.
- As he waits, he observes the wildlife and feels the urge to hunt a black-horned deer to prove himself and honor his father's memory.
- He sets his sights on a particular black-horned deer and chases it with determination, hoping to catch it to impress the stranger wolf.
- Despite his efforts, the lone wolf realizes he can't catch the deer, and his hope of impressing the stranger wolf fades.
- Disheartened, he settles for a small rabbit as his meal and feels ashamed of his failure.
- He continues his journey, feeling desolate and questioning his worth as a wolf.
- The lone wolf struggles with the harsh environment, feeling that it's not suitable for a wolf's life.
- As he walks alone, he experiences a deep sense of loneliness and despair, longing for companionship and feeling unworthy of it.
- The text emphasizes the lone wolf's internal struggle and desire for connection, highlighting his emotional journey and the challenges he faces.
- The protagonist's journey reflects his yearning for companionship and his struggle to find his place in the wilderness, ultimately seeking connection and acceptance.
Wolves and Their Habitats in the Pacific Northwest
- Bear tracks have five toes, while wolf tracks have four; shown here is a life-size wolf track
- Wolf packs range from two to thirty members, led by an alpha pair with a long-term bond
- Wolf pups are born in spring, weigh one pound at birth, and reach adult size at one year
- A single wolf pack claims a territory with enough food to feed all its members; territories can range from twenty-five to five hundred square miles
- Wolves hunt ungulates such as deer, elk, moose, and bison, and may eat carrion when larger game is scarce
- Ravens and wolves have a symbiotic relationship, working together to catch prey
- The Zumwalt Prairie is a 300,000-acre native bunch grass prairie that supports diverse wildlife
- Hells Canyon, bordering the prairie, is deeper than the Grand Canyon and home to elk and coyotes
- The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, a 290-square-mile protected wetland, is a vital habitat for birds on the Pacific Flyway
- Thousands of birds from various species visit the refuge, which is also home to deer, pronghorns, coyotes, weasels, mink, porcupines, and badgers
- Wild horses live in family herds led by a mare and defended by a stallion, or in bachelor herds made up of young males
- The Great Basin, encompassing parts of several states, has water that runs inward and feeds lakes, wet meadows, and seasonally flooded marshes
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