Wolves

1. Which word best describes the overall mood the author creates in the story?

• Thoughtful

• Eerie

• Sad

• Horrifying

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2. Judging from the author’s word choices in paragraph 2, being killed by a wolf is —

• the most frightening thing imaginable

• a grand and rapturous experience

• one of the bonds between people and animals

• a traumatic experience for the wolf as well

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3. In paragraphs 14–17, the author’s aim is to —

• create a feeling of alarm

• signal the conclusion of the story

• make the bizarre seem ordinary

• provide important clues

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

4. One can reasonably infer from the story that all of the wolves are —

• animal soldiers

• transformed people

• terrifying memories

• convincing illusions

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

5. Which two techniques does the author use in this story?

• Mounting suspense

• Dramatic irony

• Omniscient narrators

• Subtle foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

6. Which event does the story most resemble?

• A raging epidemic, because everyone is affected

• A natural disaster, because it resembles an earthquake

• A nuclear holocaust, because it kills everyone

• A tragic accident, because there are fatalities

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

7. Can the narrator and townspeople resist becoming wolves? Why or why not? Cite evidence from the text to support your response.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

8. Which statement best describes what is ironic about the wolves in this story?

• They are quite deadly, even though they are seemingly harmless.

• They are ordinary wolves, even though they do unusual things.

• They are fascinating to watch, even though they do nothing exciting.

• They are frightening, even though they have no interest in attacking.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

9. Which event happened last in the story?

• The narrator describes the way wolves typically behave.

• The narrator becomes a wolf.

• The wolves pour into the streets of the town.

• The wolves come down from the mountains.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

10. Which event happened first in the story?

• The narrator describes the way wolves typically behave.

• The narrator becomes a wolf.

• The wolves pour into the streets of the town.

• The wolves come down from the mountains.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10