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White Bear Comprehension

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  • Give two names the Saami used for the white bear.
    Ghost Bear, The Traveler (any two from list)
  • Can the white bear see underwater?
    Yes
  • Which sense is strongest for the white bear?
    Smell
  • How tall was the bear when standing up?
    Nearly ten feet tall
  • How is the white bear’s fur described?
    Dense and soft, covering almost every inch
  • What did the Saami call the polar bear in Norwegian?
    Isbjorn
  • What is said about the white bear’s strength?
    It can kill with one swipe of its paw
  • What does the white bear usually eat?
    Meat (but also berries and grasses)
  • Who was the main source of information about white bears?
    A peddler
  • How many teeth does the white bear have?
    42
  • What colour are the bear’s eyes, nose, and paws?
    Black
  • Who saved Rose in the story?
    A white bear
  • What helps protect the bear’s eyes from snow glare?
    An extra eyelid
  • What do the Saami say the white bear can smell?
    A pine needle falling in the forest
  • Where does the white bear’s habitat lie?
    Far north, where snow remains all year