Running with Wolves Ch 9-12 Quiz

In Chapter 9, Jim and Jamie were relieved that the wolves accepted their presence in the wolf enclosure. They now realized they were "no longer visitors to the wolf territory, but residents." What is a resident?

• someone that cheers the wolves on

• someone from another planet

• someone who is just visiting

• someone who lives somewhere on a long-term basis

Chapter 9 also introduces us to the three new pups that were given Nez Perce names - after the tribe that will be providing a permanent home for the the wolves on their land. What are the names of these three new pups?

• Beyonce, Selena, and Ariana

• Wahots, Wyakin, and Chemukh

• Wahoo, Anakin, and Chewie

• Lakota, Kamots, and Akai

On p 113, Jim and Jamie "mulled" over a number of questions they had about the pups? Which of the following is not a proper synonym for mulled?

• pondered

• ignored

• thought over

• considered

In Chapter 10, Jim shares that ________ is not something given easily by a wolf. It's only reserved for a treasured few, in which Jamie was lucky enough to earn with Lakota. Please select the best answer to fill in the blank.

• a good sense of humor

• aggression

• trust

• excitement

Please select the best description of Lakota's character traits as the omega wolf.

• gentle, antisocial, most aggressive, fun

• shy, gentle, least aggressive, playful

• outgoing, aggressive, loud, hungry

• shy, very hyper, loud, angry

Matsi demonstrated his care and friendship for Lakota by protecting him from being bullied too much and often playing with him. As a beta wolf and second in command, Matsi showed ____________ which allowed Lakota to have ____________. Fill in the blanks with the best selection.

• compassion; freedom

• aggression; fear

• humor; funny jokes

• weakness; leadership

In Chapter 11, Jamie often studied the howls the wolves would let out. There are various examples of a certain type of figurative language when they discuss the sounds of the barks, yips, yelps, snarls, growls, whimpers, sighs, etc. Which type of figurative language is something like "Aoooo"?

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• onomatopoeia

Jim felt that wolves' howls were one of the greatest mysteries he encountered there. However, by the end of Chapter 11, he felt strongly that one of the main purposes of howling is to:

• demonstrate that they are better than anyone on The Voice.

• solidify the bonds of the family.

• to show how not unified they were.

• to show aggression towards each other.

Chapter 12 discusses many different themes, most importantly the importance of family bonds. Wolves show many similarities to humans in the way they care for their personal relationships. Which example below best demonstrates how they care for one another?

• Wolves don't hold grudges even after having arguments.

• They would show affection towards one another by rubbing shoulders or quick licks.

• They lie next to each other to relax.

• All of the above.

Who in Chapter 12 do we learn ends up being the pack's biggest thief due to his bold personality?

• Matsi

• Kamots

• Wahots

• Wyakin