The House Dog and the Wolf

Why does Wolf agree to go along with Dog?

• Wolf wishes to sleep inside.

• Wolf wants to replace dog.

• Wolf wishes to be fed like dog.

• Wolf enjoys chasing off thieves.

Why does Wolf turn around?

• He thinks collars are ugly.

• He decides he is not hungry.

• He does not want to be chained.

• He does not want to sleep all day.

Which statement best describes the differences between Dog's and Wolf's relationship to food?

• Wolf can eat whenever he wants, while dog has to eat at certain times.

• Dog can sleep and rest during the day and night, but Wolf has to hunt all the time to survive.

• Wolf is starving because he cannot hunt, while Dog is starving because his master doesn't feed him.

• Dog is fed regularly by his master, while Wolf who has no master struggles to hunt for food.

PART A: How does Dog view his life?

• Dog is upset that he is a slave to his master.

• Dog is happy with his situation in life.

• Dog is jealous of Wolf's freedom.

• Dog likes his master but not his job keeping thieves away.

PART B: Which quote from the story best supports the answer to PART A?

• "I guard my master's house and keep away any thieves." (Paragraph 4)

• "For me, life is a constant struggle." (Paragraph 5)

• "But he lets me run free at night." (Paragraph 13)

• "'Wolf, it's a good deal,' said Dog." (Paragraph 15)

How does Wolf's opinion of Dog's "grand life" change after paragraph 10?

• He views Dog's life as lazy because all of Dog's needs are taken care of.

• He views Dog's life as embarrassing because Dog has to wear a collar.

• He views Dog's life as more appealing when he learns more about it.

• He views Dog's life as less appealing when he learns more about it.