Secret of the Seal

Where do think this story takes place?

• Alaska

• Antarctica

• Russia

• Montana

Who are the main characters?

• Kudlah and Uncle George

• Kudlah and Kyo

• Kyo and Grandma

• Kyo and Tooky

How does Kyo meet his new friend?

• at school

• while he is out hunting

• Uncle George brings her to him

• at a zoo

What is a parka?

• it's like a tent

• a warm blanket

• a heavy coat

• a large bag

What is a sledge?

• a kid's sled

• a large shed for storage

• an ax for breaking ice

• a large sled pulled by dogs

Why did Uncle George come to visit?

• to hunt polar bears

• to find a seal for a zoo

• to get away from the big city

• to teach Kyo how to make weapons

What is a harpoon?

• a spear used to fish and hunt, with a rope attached

• it shoots arrows; for hunting

• a very large fish hook

• it shoots out a large net for fishing

What is the secret of the seal?

• seals know how to hide

• they can use camouflage on the ice

• they prefer large fish over lots of tiny ones

• they can stop breathing and lower their heart rate

Why does Kyo prefer the sledge over the snowmobile?

• It is safer

• he loves his dogs

• it is quieter

• it doesn't use gas

What is a caribou?

• moose

• gazelle

• mule deer

• reindeer