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WorksheetsPart 1 -Julie and the Wolves - Culture and Adaptation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
On page 27, Miyax notices the jaegers circling close together. What does this show about her understanding of nature?
a. She thinks the birds are dangerous.
b. She understands they are signaling food or life nearby.
c. She ignores them completely.
d. She wants to hunt them for food.
On page 28, Miyax fills her sock with Arctic peas. What does this action reveal?
a. She uses creativity and resourcefulness to adapt.
b. She is careless with her supplies.
c. She wants to waste time collecting plants.
d. She dislikes the tundra food.
When Miyax recalls her father’s teachings on page 30, what cultural value is she showing?
a. Speed and competition
b. Independence from family traditions
c. Respect and observation of animals
d. Desire to control nature
On page 31, Miyax studies the wolves’ movements before acting. What does this reveal?
a. She wants to become their leader.
d. She doesn’t trust the wolves.
c. She is afraid to move closer.
b. She is cautious and respectful, using patience taught by her culture.
On pages 32–33, Miyax compares her two names, “Julie” and “Miyax.” What conflict does this show?
a. Her struggle between modern identity and Inuit heritage.
b. Her desire to live in America vs. the Arctic.
c. Her dislike of her father’s culture.
d. Her plan to change her name.
On page 27, Miyax ignores natural signs and relies only on memory to survive.
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False
Miyax’s patience and respect for the wolves reflect Inuit cultural traditions.
True
False
The description of the tundra on page 34 helps readers understand the challenges of adaptation.
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False
Miyax’s American name, “Julie,” makes her feel more confident and connected to the land.
True
False
The author uses Miyax’s memories of her father to show how culture influences behavior.
True
False
When Miyax interprets the wolves’ signals, the author’s purpose is to show—
a. how humans can use technology to survive.
b. how animals and humans are separate.
c. how Miyax’s culture helps her understand nonhuman life.
d. that wolves should always be feared.
Which of the following best states the theme of pages 27–37?
a. Survival requires knowledge passed through culture and tradition.
b. Wolves are dangerous and unpredictable animals.
c. The Arctic is impossible to survive.
d. Culture prevents people from adapting.
Miyax’s decision to rely on wolves for survival on page 37 symbolizes—
a. human weakness.
b. dependence on luck.
c. harmony with nature through cultural knowledge.
d. separation from her culture.
Miyax’s survival is evidence that respect, observation, and patience—values from her culture—are key to living in harmony with nature.
True
False
The story suggests that adaptation depends only on physical strength, not cultural knowledge.
True
False
