CHARACTERS
This is the smallest pup in the litter.
Who is Runt?
Where are the pups born?
What is a den?
Why does Runt follow the hunting party?
To prove himself / To show he is strong
What is a litter?
A group of baby animals born at the same time.
Why is Runt different from his brothers?
He is smaller than them.
This wolf is the leader of the pack.
Who is King?
What animal hurts Thinker?
What is a porcupine?
Why is King angry with Runt?
Runt went near humans
What is terrified?
Very scared.
What do the humans remove from Runt?
What are quills?
This character calls Runt “my son.”
Who is King?
Where does Runt end up after running away?
What is the human camp?
Why do wolves move to a new place?
To find food / For safety
What is Prey?
An animal hunted for food.
Who dies during the moose hunt?
Who is Helper?
This wolf is known for thinking and planning.
Who is Thinker?
What dangerous animal does the pack hunt in Chapter 14?
What is a moose?
Why is hunting a moose dangerous?
Moose are big and strong / They can hurt wolves
What is rescue?
To save someone from danger.
Who warns Runt about poisoned meat?
Who is Raven?
Runt earns this new name at the end of the story.
What is Singer?
How do humans kill Bider?
What is poison?
Why does Runt choose to go back to his family instead of staying with humans?
He loves his family / He is loyal / He belongs with them
What is independent?
Able to take care of yourself.
Why does Runt earn the name “Singer”?
Because he proves himself / helps his family