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Lauren Wolk

Wolf Hollow

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

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Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Prologue-Chapter 9

Reading Check

1. Who disrupts the serenity of Annabelle’s town?

2. What does Annabelle offer Betty as a peace offering to prevent her bullying?

3. Which character first defends Annabelle against Betty?

4. What hits Ruth in the eye, causing her to lose her sight?

5. What does Toby claim someone made scratches on?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How did Wolf Hollow get its name? What is Annabelle’s grandfather’s justification for catching the wolves?

2. How does a newcomer disrupt Annabelle’s community?

3. What is Toby’s unconventional way of showing kindness?

4. What may indicate a possible reason for Betty’s poor behavior?

5. Who do the townspeople suspect hit Ruth in the eye? Why do many think Mr. Ansel may have been the target?

Paired Resources

Hoovervilles and Homelessness

  • This article from the University of Washington explains the Great Depression’s impact on housing for Americans.
  • Shared themes include Hardship, Responsibility, and Coming-of-Age and Female Empowerment in a Patriarchal Society.
  • Why was homelessness prevalent during the Great Depression? What was the purpose of Hoovervilles? How has the Great Depression had an impact on the Wolf Hollow community?

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