From Enemy to Friend

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A: How does the author show the relationship between wolves and dogs?

• by telling how their habitats are similar

• by describing how they find ways to survive

• by listing the ways they developed over time

• by comparing and contrasting their characteristics

Part B: Which detail from the text best supports your answer in part A?

• “Early humans allowed only the friendliest wolf pups to remain near them.”

• “Large dogs are not only taller than wolves, but they are much heavier, . . .”

• “This reliance on people just adds to the closeness of the relationship.”

• “The Big Bad Wolf may exist only in fairy tales, . . .”

Read the sentences from the article.

They became adept at protecting and herding sheep and other animals whereas their ancestors would have made a meal of them. This ability made dogs very useful.

What does the word adept mean in the sentences?

• fast

• hungry

• skillful

• trusting

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A: Read the sentences from the article. The main effect of this is that most dogs are friendly to people. Some show hostility, but almost always only to strangers.

What does the word hostility mean?

• affection

• fear

• gratitude

• unfriendliness

Part B: Which word from the sentences is the best clue to the meaning of hostility?

• main

• effect

• friendly

• people

Which detail best supports the author’s point of view that wolves are dangerous?

• Wolves can be a threat if misunderstood.

• Wolves like to howl more than bark.

• Wolves are very large and slender.

• Wolves attack people rarely.

Which detail also best supports the author’s point of view that wolves are dangerous?

• Wolves look a lot like dogs.

• Wolves like to howl more than bark.

• Wolves have suspicious natures.

• Wolves attack people rarely.

Does the following description describe a dog, a wolf, or both?

They hear very well.

• Dog

• Wolf

• Both

Does the following description describe a dog, a wolf, or both?

They get along with people.

• Dog

• Wolf

• Both

Does the following description describe a dog, a wolf, or both?

They do not protect others well.

• Dog

• Wolf

• Both