Brown Wolf

How does Wolf’s perspective presented in paragraphs 13 and 14 create

sympathy?

• by describing Wolf’s desire to stay with Madge

• by describing Wolf’s inability to make a decision

• by including details about Madge’s and Walt’s feelings for Wolf

• by including details about the humans’ reaction to Wolf’s behavior

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How do Wolf’s actions in paragraph 9 affect the action later in the

selection?

• by implying Wolf will choose Madge and Walt

•  by conveying Wolf’s affection for all three people

• by suggesting Wolf is worried about Skiff leaving

• by showing Wolf’s lack of interest in the situation

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What can be inferred from Wolf’s actions in paragraph 14?

• He wants to stay with Walt.

• He wants to leave with Skiff.

• He wants to be with everyone.

• He wants to remain with Madge.

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What can be inferred about Wolf’s last attempt at getting the humans’

attention being described as an “old trick” in paragraph 14?

• He is certain to succeed.

• He struggles to make a decision.

• He has used this strategy before.

• He is forced to cheat his masters.

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Which quote from the selection shows Wolf’s confusion?

• “At this change in his voice, Wolf lifted his head quickly, and still

  more quickly got to his feet when the man and woman shook

  hands.”

• “He sprang up on his hind legs, resting his fore paws on her hip and

  at the same time licking Skiff Miller’s hand.”

• “He wanted to be in two places at the same time, with the old

  master and the new, and steadily the distance between them was

  increasing.”

• “He went over to her and snuggled his head in her lap, nudging her

  arm with his nose.”

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How does Skiff Miller’s affection for Wolf create suspense?

• It causes Wolf to be loyal to two masters, which is difficult.

• It gives him hope that Wolf will choose to remain with Walt and

  Madge.

• It initiates the central conflict by placing the burden of choice on

  Wolf.

• It gives him certainty that Wolf will choose to follow him instead of

  staying with Walt and Madge.

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How does Skiff’s comment that Madge must “play fair” in paragraph 2

reveal his distrust?

• by conveying his fear that she will try to influence Wolf’s choice

• by implying he had the same experience with a dog in the past

• by showing his disbelief about her true affection for Wolf

• by accusing her of being a liar and a cheat

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How does Skiff Miller’s perspective conveyed in paragraph 1 create the

effect of tension?

• Skiff knows the decision will be hard on Wolf, and the outcome is

  unknown.

• Skiff is expecting Wolf to follow him, so Walt and Madge will grieve

  their loss.

• Skiff knows Wolf will choose Walt and Madge, so he is facing the loss

  of his dog.

• Skiff knows Wolf will choose Walt and Madge, so he is facing the loss

  of his dog.

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Which effects are created through the details revealing Wolf’s confusion

about his owners?

• suspense and mystery

• anger and sympathy

• anger and excitement

• suspense and sympathy

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Which statement can be inferred about Skiff’s feelings for Wolf from

paragraph 1?

• He wants what is best for Wolf.

• He is tired of having Wolf around.

• He wants Wolf to have a new home.

• He is confident Wolf will choose him.

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