Wolf Behavior Quiz

What is the main reason wolves and domesticated dogs look similar?

• They are both large animals.

• They are both members of the canidae family.

• They both live in packs.

• They both hunt for food.

What is the social structure of a wolf pack?

• A democracy where all wolves have an equal say.

• A hierarchy with an alpha male and female leading.

• A solitary system where each wolf lives alone.

• A random structure with no specific order.

How do wolves communicate aggression?

• By howling.

• By chasing each other.

• By showing their teeth and growling.

• By hunting in a pack.

What can wolf howls indicate?

• The beginning of a hunt.

• A successful hunt.

• An end to a period of sadness.

• All of the above.

What is the most common species of wolves?

• Red wolves

• Arctic wolves

• Gray wolves

• Desert wolves

Which of the following statements best describes red wolf populations?

• Red wolves are the most common species of wolves.

• A red wolf can grow up to 130 pounds.

• Red wolves can be found in the northern tundra regions.

• Red wolves are a critically endangered species.

What is the definition of "keen" as used in the reading passage?

• loathe or hate

• hostile or violent behavior

• wild, uncultivated lands

• sharp or highly developed

Choose the correct definition for "despise" from the reading passage.

• loathe or hate

• hostile or violent behavior

• wild, uncultivated lands

• tamed and kept as a pet

What does "domesticated" refer to in the context of the reading passage?

• wild, uncultivated lands

• at risk of becoming extinct

• an animal that eats other animals

• tamed and kept as a pet

Choose the correct definition for "prey" from the reading passage.

• wild, uncultivated lands

• an animal that eats other animals

• an animal that gets eaten by other animals

• dominant animal in a group