1. Mowat humorously criticizes government officials who design research projects without adequate knowledge. How does he make these authorities appear foolish? Do you find this an effective way for him to convey his disappointment with the policymakers?

2. Concerned about the dwindling caribou populations, the Canadian government dispatches Mowat to investigate the impact of wolves on caribou. How do the government’s expectations influence Mowat's initial perspective? Do you believe this affects his ability to study the wolves impartially?

3. George, Angeline, Albert, and the pups form a single wolf family. In what ways does this wolf family resemble a human family?

4. How does the Eskimo myth regarding the creation of the wolf actually explain the wolf's role in maintaining a healthy caribou herd?

5. Has Never Cry Wolf been successful in altering the public's perception of wolves and their role in the ecosystem? Do people generally still harbor fear of wolves?

6. What actions earn Albert the nickname "Good Old Uncle Albert"?

7. Ootek claims he can understand the language of wolves. Do you find this credible? Why or why not? What alternative explanations might there be for his demonstration?

8. Mowat informs us that wolves do indeed hunt caribou. What tactics do they employ to catch the larger and typically faster caribou? What does the use of such tactics indicate about wolf behavior and intelligence?

9. Mowat arrives at Wolf House Bay to conduct a scientific study on wolves. What scientific experiments does he carry out? Do you think he is a competent scientist?

10. The epilogue of Never Cry Wolf mentions the setting of poisoned traps at Wolf House Bay. Is this a fitting conclusion for the book? Why does Mowat choose to end the story in this manner?