Character Matters - Julie of the Wolves - Practice Quiz

Which phrase describes a character trait that Miyax demonstrates at the beginning of Julie of the Wolves?

• a quick temper

• restlessness

• patience

• a cheerful spirit

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

At the very beginning of Julie of the Wolves, Amaroq will not even look at Miyax directly. What complication or obstacle does his behavior create?

• Miyax will not be able to steal the wolves' food if Amaroq is always around.

• Amaroq's behaviaor causes Miyax to doubt her father's knowledge of wolves.

• The other wolves will not accept and care for Miyax if Amaroq does not.

• Miyax is likely to make careless mistakes if she thinks Amaroq isn't watching her.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Suppose you decide that Miyax needs her father's advice more than anything she learned at the school in Barrow. To make this inference, what do you need to know?

• that wolves and people are more alike than different

• that the Bureau of Indian Affairs maintains a school in Barrow, Alaska

• that traditional (Native American) ways of life are often more connected to nature

• that Miyax's father was more kind and loving to her than her aunt Martha

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In the first section of Julie of the Wolves, Miyax drags herself up to Amaroq and pats him quickly on the chin. Which of the statements below is the best inference to make, based on the textual evidence in the novel?

• Miyax has suddenly decided that she no longer cares if she lives or dies.

• Miyax has become a little crazy because of all the time spent alone.

• Miyax has learned enough about wolves to communicate with them.

• Miyax has briefly forgotten that wolves are not as predictable as dogs.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which action by the pup Kapu best shows one of his character traits?

• He moves toward Miyax when she jumps around.

• He backs down when an adult wolf growls.

• He rough-houses with his sisters and brothers.

• He scurries away from Miyax when she makes noise.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

To make inferences about a character, a reader must consider textual evidence, such as examples of the character's behavior. What other information do readers use to make an inference?

• their ideas about what makes a good story

• their own previous knowledge or related experiences

• a complete summary of the story's plot

• how the story's conflict is finally resolved

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1