Wolf Island Comprehension Test

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What did the wolf pups find at the edge of the water?

Back

A raft made of logs.

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What did the wolves do when they got back on the island?

Back

They ate the many sick deer.

Front

Why did the author write this story?

Back

To entertain the reader with a story about a wolf family that floated away from their home and how a food chain was impacted.

Front

What happened after the wolves returned to the island?

Back

Life on the island was back in balance.

Front

Why did the family of wolves leave the island?

Back

The pups couldn't turn the raft back, and the pups were too scared to swim, so the adult wolves swam out to the raft and climbed aboard.

Front

What is a food chain?

Back

A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one living thing to another.

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What is a wolf pack?

Back

A wolf pack is a family group of wolves that live and hunt together.

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What does it mean for an ecosystem to be in balance?

Back

It means that all living things in the ecosystem are healthy and the population of each species is stable.

Front

What role do wolves play in their ecosystem?

Back

Wolves are predators that help control the population of other animals, like deer.

Front

What is the significance of the raft in the story?

Back

The raft represents a means of escape and adventure for the wolf family.