The Skeleton Tree by Iain Lawrence Multiple Choice Questions

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What does the protagonist hear in the dark that makes them feel safe?

The fluttery sound of Frank's breathing (correct)

The sound of a grizzly bear

The singing of wolves

The stirring of skeletons in their coffins

What does the protagonist fear might be waiting outside the cabin in the forest?

A grizzly bear

A squirrel

A night-black raven

A man (correct)

What does the protagonist hope the sound in the forest might be?

A squirrel

A deer

A grizzly bear

A night-black raven (correct)

What feeling does the protagonist experience when waking in the dark?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

What causes Chris to feel queasy on the boat trip?

Encountering debris from a tsunami Signup and view all the answers

What does Uncle Jack give Chris when he starts feeling sick on the boat?

Pills to sleep Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris dream of while on the boat?

Terrifying scenarios Signup and view all the answers

Who kicks Chris to wake him up when the boat starts sinking?

Frank Signup and view all the answers

Where does Chris head to after grabbing supplies on the boat?

A clearing Signup and view all the answers

How does Chris feel when he reaches the rocky shore?

Disappointed by the empty ocean Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the protagonist's uncle?

Uncle Jack Signup and view all the answers

How old is the protagonist?

12 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Uncle Jack's boat?

Puff Signup and view all the answers

Who is uncooperative and has gadgets confiscated by Uncle Jack?

Franklin Signup and view all the answers

What mishap occurs with the dinghy?

Franklin struggles with the dinghy, causing a mishap Signup and view all the answers

What does Uncle Jack share stories about?

The protagonist's father Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist imagine during the flight?

An emergency landing on a glacier Signup and view all the answers

What does Uncle Jack instruct the boys to do with the dinghy?

Haul the dinghy aboard Signup and view all the answers

What does Uncle Jack give the boys a quick tour of?

The boat Signup and view all the answers

What is Franklin's attitude towards Uncle Jack's instructions?

Uncooperative Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel about the sea adventure?

Mixed feelings Signup and view all the answers

What approach does Uncle Jack have in managing the boys' activities?

Strict Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist reflect on while observing the transformation of cabin shadows?

The items collected from the beach Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's mother express reservations about?

The wisdom of the sailing trip Signup and view all the answers

What theme does the narrative introduce?

Adventure and risk-taking Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's uncle, Jack, engage in?

Motorcycle racing and sailing around the world Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's father do for a living?

Accountant Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's mother hint at regarding Jack's influence?

Potential dangers Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist anticipate on a particular day?

Being rescued Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's older companion, Frank, request?

Fire to warm up Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist prepare to embark on with his uncle, Jack?

A sailing journey Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do skillfully despite feeling annoyed at first?

Starts a fire Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist persuade his mother to allow him to do?

Join Jack on a sailing trip Signup and view all the answers

What does the text paint a picture of the protagonist's father and Jack as?

Opposites with a shared history of adventurous escapades Signup and view all the answers

What emotions does the protagonist experience in the narrative?

Abandonment, fear, hopelessness Signup and view all the answers

Who struggles to free the lifeboat amidst raging waves?

Uncle Jack Signup and view all the answers

What does Uncle Jack attempt to retrieve from the sinking boat?

Radio and supplies Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator struggle to do in the lifeboat?

Bail water out Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator wish for as she feels lost at sea?

To be home with her mother Signup and view all the answers

What engulfs the sinking boat, leaving the narrator adrift?

The sea Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative primarily focus on?

Survival at sea Signup and view all the answers

Who does the narrator wonder about the fate of?

Others lost at sea Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative contain in terms of details and emotional experiences?

Vivid sensory details and emotional turmoil Signup and view all the answers

Who ends up in the lifeboat with the narrator?

Frank Signup and view all the answers

What time of day does the narrator feel hopeless and frightened?

As night falls Signup and view all the answers

Who is the protagonist's companion on the boat?

Frank Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist envy about Frank?

His squelching boots Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist warn Frank about regarding the berries?

They could be poisonous Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist suggest about Frank's upbringing?

His father didn't teach him about berries Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel about her socks during the journey?

They have holes in the heels Signup and view all the answers

What type of footwear does the narrator struggle with while walking along the beach?

Boot Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator recall watching with their mother during childhood?

Robinson Crusoe movie Signup and view all the answers

What item does the narrator imagine sitting on the beach with, waiting for a rescuer?

Two chairs and an extra one Signup and view all the answers

What type of environment does the narrator contrast the Alaskan beach with?

Controlled environment of a beach in Vancouver Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator struggle with due to the items found on the beach?

Overwhelming and depressing feelings Signup and view all the answers

What type of writing is the text likely an excerpt from?

Novel Signup and view all the answers

What is central to the text?

The narrator's inner thoughts and reflections Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator imagine about the washed-up items?

Their significance Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator recall seeing on TV that relates to the washed-up items?

A tsunami Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship does the text focus on?

Relationship with nature Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator feel when looking out over the deserted beach?

A sense of ownership and freedom Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator initially struggle with in their relationship with Frank?

Difficulty in befriending Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank demonstrate in the forest that makes the protagonist feel incompetent?

Expertise in starting a fire and identifying edible berries Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist hope to find by exploring the beach?

A solution to their predicament Signup and view all the answers

What does the howling of wolves contribute to in the forest?

The eerie atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's plan to assert independence remind them of?

Their father's advice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of tension between the protagonist and Frank?

Power struggle and dominance Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel while Frank appears confident and resourceful?

Vulnerable and cold Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank's dismissive and mocking attitude contribute to in the narrative?

The power struggle and tension Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's desire to prove themselves drive them to do?

Assert independence and find a solution Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel about their survival skills in the forest?

Incompetent and unprepared Signup and view all the answers

What does the howling of wolves add to the atmosphere of the forest?

Eerie and unsettling Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's exploration of the beach symbolize?

Their attempt to break free from Frank's dominance Signup and view all the answers

What does the strained relationship between the protagonist and Frank result in?

A power struggle and tension Signup and view all the answers

What does the encounter with the dead raven contribute to the story?

A sense of suspense and foreboding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emotion evoked by the detailed descriptions of the surroundings and characters' actions?

Suspense and unease Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's companion, Frank, do upon encountering the dead raven?

Becomes frightened and violently disposes of the raven Signup and view all the answers

What is the atmosphere created by the encounter with the dead raven?

Eerie and haunting Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do upon discovering the human footprint on the beach?

Follows the trail into the forest Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find in the deserted cabin?

A dead raven with no eyes and bound in wire Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial reaction of the protagonist's companion, Frank, to the dead raven?

Becomes frightened and startled by the discovery Signup and view all the answers

What does the encounter with wildlife in the wilderness contribute to the story?

Adds to the sense of isolation and mystery Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do with the items collected from the scattered debris?

Uses them for survival Signup and view all the answers

What does the discovery of the deserted cabin add to the story?

Heightens the sense of mystery and intrigue Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's reaction to the discovery of the dead raven reveal about the character?

A sense of unease and fear Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the protagonist's curiosity and the mysterious setting on the story?

Creates a sense of suspense and foreboding Signup and view all the answers

What item does the narrator find in the abandoned cabin that turns out to be a radio?

A small black box Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank do with the radio when it suddenly malfunctions?

Throws it against the wall in anger Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator find in the orange plastic box that Frank had overlooked?

A surprising find Signup and view all the answers

What do the book titled 'Kaetil the Raven Hunter' and the contents of the orange box provide for the narrator and Frank?

A glimmer of hope and new possibilities Signup and view all the answers

What do the unexpected discoveries in the abandoned cabin offer for the narrator and Frank?

A temporary respite and a new focus Signup and view all the answers

What do the ziplock bags labeled with rice, coffee, and raisins contain?

Nothing, they are empty due to being nibbled open by rodents Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank initially think of the orange plastic box?

Junk Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator find in the abandoned cabin that turns out to be a potential source of entertainment?

The book 'Kaetil the Raven Hunter' Signup and view all the answers

What do the abandoned items in the cabin indicate about its previous inhabitant?

They had lived there for an extended period of time Signup and view all the answers

What do the narrator and Frank claim for themselves while rummaging through the abandoned items?

A camp stove, utensils, and other items Signup and view all the answers

What do the narrator and Frank find among the abandoned items that they initially think could be useful for their situation?

A camp stove Signup and view all the answers

What do the unexpected discoveries in the abandoned cabin provide for the narrator and Frank amidst their challenges?

A temporary respite and a new focus Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel as fog starts to engulf the area?

Fear that nobody will come to rescue them Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist try to do to dispel the fog?

Chanting and drumming on makeshift drums Signup and view all the answers

What do the protagonist and Frank find on the wrecked boat?

Fishing equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank believe about the time the boat has been there, contrasting the protagonist's belief?

The boat has been there for a year or two Signup and view all the answers

What do the protagonist and Frank encounter on the beach during their exploration?

Thousands of tiny crabs and a great chunk of Styrofoam Signup and view all the answers

How does the protagonist feel about the boat on the beach?

A sense of dread and sadness Signup and view all the answers

What is Frank's attitude towards the protagonist's concerns about the boat's history and the cabin owner's fate?

Dismissive Signup and view all the answers

What do the protagonist and Frank encounter despite the eerie and mysterious surroundings?

They continue their exploration Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist fear might be waiting outside the cabin in the forest?

Something dangerous or threatening Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emotion evoked by the detailed descriptions of the surroundings and characters' actions?

Dread and sadness Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank's dismissive and mocking attitude contribute to in the narrative?

Tension between the characters Signup and view all the answers

What does the howling of wolves add to the atmosphere of the forest?

An eerie and mysterious feeling Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator and Frank discover at the river mouth?

A school of salmon swimming Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do that causes tension with Frank?

Loses the fishing hook Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator imagine when beating the drum to keep the fog away?

Ships hidden within the fog Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator think of when Frank catches and kills a salmon?

His father Signup and view all the answers

What do the narrator and Frank eat from the beach?

Seaweed Signup and view all the answers

What does the tension between the narrator and Frank lead to?

Silent anger Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator feel while looking out over the deserted beach?

Loneliness Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do to keep the fog away?

Beats a drum Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator imagine about the ships hidden within the fog?

They are ghost ships Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator feel about the salmon struggling up the waterfall to lay eggs?

Happiness Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank become frustrated with while fishing?

The lack of fish Signup and view all the answers

What do the narrator and Frank decide not to do at the river?

Go farther Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator and Frank attempt to signal the airplane with?

Flare gun Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator reflect on in the grand scheme of the world?

The insignificance of their situation Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator suggest to comfort Frank after the plane disappears?

The possibility of another plane Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank do after the plane disappears?

Collapses on the bed Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator confront Frank about?

Sharing the bed Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank warn the narrator not to feed when they encounter it?

Raven Signup and view all the answers

What do the narrator and Frank eat together?

Raw salmon Signup and view all the answers

What does the airplane do when the two attempt to signal it?

Flies away without noticing them Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator share memories of with Frank?

Their deceased father Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator try to do to comfort Frank?

Suggest the possibility of another plane Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator reflect on in the grand scheme of the world?

The insignificance of their situation Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator and Frank encounter?

A raven Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's fear of a potential conflict with Frank over the knife reveal?

The protagonist's apprehension about Frank's possessiveness and aggression. Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's attempt to broach a sensitive topic about Uncle Jack trigger?

A sudden change in Frank's demeanor. Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's attempt to read a book result in?

Dismissal from Frank and an urge to search for treasure instead. Signup and view all the answers

What does the discovery of the knife momentarily alleviate?

The tension between the protagonist and Frank. Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank's emotional reaction to eating the barnacles reveal?

A rare moment of camaraderie between him and the protagonist. Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist and Frank finding gooseneck barnacles represent?

Their resourcefulness in finding food in the wilderness. Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's reluctance to hand over the knife reveal?

The protagonist's concern about potential conflict with Frank. Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's fear of a potential conflict with Frank over the knife indicate?

The protagonist's apprehension about Frank's possessiveness and aggression. Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's attempt to broach a sensitive topic about Uncle Jack trigger?

A sudden change in Frank's demeanor. Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's attempt to read a book result in?

Dismissal from Frank and an urge to search for treasure instead. Signup and view all the answers

What does the discovery of the knife momentarily alleviate?

The tension between the protagonist and Frank. Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank's emotional reaction to eating the barnacles reveal?

A rare moment of camaraderie between him and the protagonist. Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find in the bucket carried by Frank?

Squirming mass of Frankenstein creatures, half plant and half animal Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do with the pieces of brown kelp found on the beach?

Tore off the long leaves and took them back to the cabin Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do with the dead raven?

Placed it into a crook of the branches Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist do with the red wire?

Unwrapped it and hung it in a loop around their neck Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do with the dead raven?

Places it in the crook of a tree Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find in the rotted floor of a coffin?

A human skeleton Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank bring back to the cabin that disgusts the protagonist?

Frankenstein creatures Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find among the stones on the beach and take back to the cabin?

Brown kelp Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist do after feeding the bird?

Tried to touch the bird Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist hope after the bird flew away?

They hoped they had not scared the bird away forever Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist feel when the bird flew up into the trees?

A warm sort of wonder Signup and view all the answers

What did Frank say after the bird flew away?

He's already gone Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator always wish to have as a pet?

A dog or a snake Signup and view all the answers

What name does the narrator give to the raven?

Thursday Signup and view all the answers

What does the arrival of a storm hint at?

The coming winter Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank describe the raven as?

Evil Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator find in the company of the raven and Frank during the storm?

Happiness Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator feel content to have made?

A friend Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank suggest doing to escape the cabin?

Going outside Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven become to the narrator?

A friend Signup and view all the answers

How does Frank express his feelings towards the raven?

Dislike and jealousy Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator and Frank share stories about?

Their pets Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven's cleverness contrast with?

Frank's refusal to help Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator never get despite always wanting one?

A dog or a snake Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist hope to find by exploring the beach?

A signal of a rescuing ship Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find in the cabin that makes them curious about Frank's affection for it?

A book with notes from the cabin guy Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven actually go after in the cabin?

The maggots in the fish Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist initially mistake a sound for, while hoping for a rescue signal?

A signal from a rescue ship Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist use to protect themselves from the rain and wind?

Plastic sheets as capes and leggings Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative primarily focus on?

Survival and isolation Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist become sick from realizing they had consumed?

Infested fish Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist believe will save them when reaching the end of a novel?

A rescue ship Signup and view all the answers

What does the beach primarily contain, among other debris?

Plastic doll and torn blanket Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist initially mistake a sound for, while hoping for a rescue signal?

A signal from a rescue ship Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist fear might be waiting outside the cabin in the forest?

A dangerous animal Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist reflect on while observing the transformation of cabin shadows?

The passage of time Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank suggest about the narrator's father's profession?

He might have been a hit man Signup and view all the answers

How does Frank react to the raven playing with a shiny whistle?

He doesn't react Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do when the raven refuses to retrieve the whistle from under the bed?

He lets the raven be Signup and view all the answers

How does the conversation with Frank end?

At dawn Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven do with the shiny whistle?

Plays with it Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator feel about Frank's suggestion regarding his father?

Finds it absurd Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's response to Frank's initial request to shut up?

Asks about Frank's mom Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven do when the narrator lets it into the cabin?

Plays with a shiny whistle Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator describe about his father's behavior before and after business trips?

Changes in mood and habits Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven refuse to do?

Retrieve the whistle from under the bed Signup and view all the answers

What do Frank and the narrator discuss about the narrator's father?

His lack of fun and constant work Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator offer to Frank during their conversation?

Stories about his own father Signup and view all the answers

What is the emotional contrast between Frank's outward demeanor and his nighttime crying?

Frank appears excited and unafraid of the bear during the encounter, but cries at night, leaving the narrator feeling afraid and confused. Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank do with the fish he catches from the river?

He brings it back to their cabin to dry, leaving the narrator relieved. Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator feel about Frank's odd behavior at the cabin?

The narrator is concerned by Frank's odd behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the salmon struggling upstream?

Their fins were worn away, resembling Japanese fans Signup and view all the answers

Why did the protagonist choose two specific salmon quickly?

To avoid the bear and pick ones with the fewest wounds and scars Signup and view all the answers

What have Frank and the narrator learned to make during their time in Alaska?

Torches and fire carriers Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank express a sense of during their time in Alaska?

Impending doom Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank contemplate the northern lights as possibly being?

The atoms of dead people Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator try to reassure Frank about?

His fears Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank contemplate killing to survive in the Alaskan wilderness?

A grizzly bear Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank express about his death?

That it wouldn't matter Signup and view all the answers

What do Frank and the narrator witness in the Alaskan wilderness?

The northern lights and howling wolves Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank reflect on in the Alaskan wilderness?

Their insignificance in the world Signup and view all the answers

What is Frank obsessed with building in the Alaskan wilderness?

A signal fire Signup and view all the answers

What do Frank and the narrator manage to evade in the Alaskan wilderness?

A grizzly bear Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator find in the Alaskan wilderness that turns out to be a potential source of entertainment?

A shiny whistle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary setting of the story?

A remote rural area with a focus on nature and wilderness Signup and view all the answers

Who is determined to kill the grizzly bear they encounter?

Frank Signup and view all the answers

What does the encounter with the wooden man in the water add to the narrative?

A surreal and mysterious element Signup and view all the answers

What themes does the story explore?

Morality, conflict, and survival instincts Signup and view all the answers

Who is the narrator of the story?

Christopher Signup and view all the answers

What is Christopher's attitude towards killing the grizzly bear?

Against it and conflicted Signup and view all the answers

What emotions does the text primarily focus on?

Grief and loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of tension between Christopher and Frank?

Conflicting views on the law of the jungle Signup and view all the answers

What does the story's descriptive language primarily evoke?

The natural setting and the characters' emotions Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank believe about the grizzly bear's approach?

It's a sign of danger and impending attack Signup and view all the answers

What does the encounter with the wooden man add to the story's tone?

A surreal and mysterious element Signup and view all the answers

What does the story primarily focus on?

Nature, survival, and moral conflict Signup and view all the answers

What do the narrator and Frank eat for their first hot meal in Alaska?

Seaweed and fish Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator find on the beach that evokes emotions of sadness and nostalgia?

A tiny shoe Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank plan to use the remaining gas for?

To create a beacon for rescue Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator feel like when burying the tiny shoe found on the beach?

Starting a cemetery for lost children Signup and view all the answers

What does the quiet forest remind the narrator of?

His father's funeral Signup and view all the answers

Who is seen as a companion to the narrator and Frank in the wilderness?

Thursday, the raven Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank speculate about regarding the matches?

The origin of the matches Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator take on the responsibility of doing for the fire?

Gathering wood Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator find on the beach that evokes emotions of sadness and nostalgia?

A tiny shoe Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator recall while looking out over the deserted beach?

His father's funeral Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank plan to use the remaining gas for?

To create a beacon for rescue Signup and view all the answers

What does the quiet forest remind the narrator of?

His father's funeral Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven drop into the protagonist's hand before leaving?

A metal object Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist imagine about his homecoming while returning with two large salmon?

TV cameras and his mother crying Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank insist on when Thursday returns through the window?

Chasing the raven out Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist worry about during the fierce storm?

The impact of the storm on their ability to fish for food Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist discover about Frank's emotional reaction to eating barnacles?

It reveals Frank's resilience and adaptability Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven's act of providing matches prove to be in the narrative?

A critical turning point in their survival Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist find in the cabin that makes them curious about Frank's affection for it?

A broken whistle Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist anticipate missing while returning home with two large salmon?

Alaska or the raven named Frank Signup and view all the answers

What does the fierce storm cause in the cabin?

The cabin to shake and rain to pour through the roof Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist imagine about the impact of the storm on their ability to fish for food?

Worry about the raven, Thursday, and their ability to fish for food Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank reassure the protagonist about during the storm?

That the storm will end soon Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist fumble to find in the dark, wet cabin?

The matches provided by the raven Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do upon discovering the human footprint on the beach?

He follows the footprints to see where they lead Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist imagine during the flight?

Sitting in a big black car at a gate made of brick and iron Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist fear might be waiting outside the cabin in the forest?

Another human Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist envy about Frank?

His experience in the Alaskan wilderness Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of Frank's resentment towards the narrator?

The narrator's birth and subsequent family dynamics Signup and view all the answers

Where does the physical altercation between the narrator and Frank take place?

On a beach during a rainstorm in Alaska Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's guilt related to?

Their belief that their wishes caused their father's death Signup and view all the answers

What remains unexplained and unresolved in the narrative?

The narrator's father's promise of change before his death Signup and view all the answers

What is a source of contention between the half-brothers?

The narrator's father having another family Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the intense emotional atmosphere in the narrative?

The setting of the story and the physical altercation on the beach Signup and view all the answers

What do the narrator and Frank have conflicting perceptions of?

Their relationship with their father Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative primarily focus on?

Family conflict, resentment, and emotional turmoil Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator's father's absence from Frank's life lead to?

Frank's resentment towards the narrator Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting of the story?

Alaska Signup and view all the answers

What does the physical altercation on the beach contribute to?

The intense emotional atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What does the tension between the narrator and Frank lead to?

Emotional distress Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris reveal to Frank about their relationship?

That they are actually brothers Signup and view all the answers

What does the raven, Thursday, present to Chris as a peace offering?

A fancy watch Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank express excitement about in the story?

A book's story involving a character bonding with wolves Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris anxiously await the arrival of?

Rescue Signup and view all the answers

What does the note in the book, highlighted by Frank, seem to hold?

Significance possibly relating to their predicament Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris ultimately do to Thursday, the pet raven?

Drives him away Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank correct Chris about their relationship?

That they are actually brothers Signup and view all the answers

What does the book's story involve?

A character bonding with wolves Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris struggle with regarding Thursday's gesture?

Feeling afraid of Thursday Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank express excitement about in the book?

The book's story involving a character bonding with wolves Signup and view all the answers

What does the mysterious green paste seemingly aid in?

Healing Frank's companion Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative unfold against the backdrop of?

Chris's internal struggle and a sense of impending rescue Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist discover in the garage, given to their father by Frank?

A cup Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank suggest about their father's death that the protagonist refuses to entertain?

Their father might have committed suicide Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel towards the wooden figure found on the beach?

A sense of reverence and protection Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist reflect on regarding their father's dual life?

The disparate ways in which he raised Frank and the protagonist Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist choose when faced with the choice of following a grizzly bear trail or risking getting lost?

Following the grizzly bear trail, driven by concern for Frank and Uncle Jack's daring nature Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank discover on the beach that leads to a disagreement about its identity?

A wooden figure Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel upon returning to the cabin and not finding Thursday?

Anxious about Frank's well-being Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel after the wooden figure remains unyielding despite Frank's efforts?

A sense of peace and acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist attempt to do when he finds Frank seemingly lifeless on the bed?

Drive Thursday away with force Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank reveal about their father's last interaction before his death?

He left abruptly after breakfast Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do to ensure Thursday cannot enter the cabin?

Isolate himself in the cabin Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist confront Frank about?

Why he kept a secret about their initial dislike and later fondness Signup and view all the answers

What leads the protagonist to offer reassurance and comfort to Frank?

Frank's restless sleep and distress Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank's unexpected fondness for the protagonist express?

He has developed a genuine affection Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's dedication to caring for Frank illustrate?

The depth of their bond and the challenges they face in their isolated environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist speculate about their mother's knowledge of the father's secret life?

Their mother's knowledge of the father's secret life Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel when he rushes down the mountain, feeling like Robinson Crusoe, and loses his way in the forest?

Anxious about Frank's well-being Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank attempt to do with the wooden figure found on the beach?

Push it over Signup and view all the answers

What influences the protagonist's choice of following a grizzly bear trail?

Concern for Frank and Uncle Jack's daring nature Signup and view all the answers

What does the wooden figure's unyielding nature leave the protagonist with?

A sense of peace and acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's fear of encountering bears lead him to do?

Hasten towards the ocean Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's emotional turmoil primarily illustrate?

The depth of their bond and the challenges they face in their isolated environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's isolation in the cabin primarily demonstrate?

His dedication to caring for Frank Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's concern for Frank's well-being intensify as?

Frank's condition worsens Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist suggest doing for the deceased cabin owner?

Build a coffin using planks from the Reepicheep Signup and view all the answers

Why does the protagonist use a stick to push the man's hand into the ground again?

To prevent animals from scavenging the body Signup and view all the answers

How does Frank react to the idea of building a coffin for the deceased cabin owner?

He wants to cover him up and leave immediately Signup and view all the answers

Why does the protagonist think a twelve-year-old boy should not have to be a gravedigger?

Because it is a difficult and solemn responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank do with the last page of the book?

He burns it, believing it's better not to know the ending of a story Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist seek solace in after reflecting on his father's impatience with endings?

Reading Signup and view all the answers

What do the protagonist and Frank discover that makes them realize sunset is approaching?

A grizzly bear footprint Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist compare the sudden, incomplete ending of the book to?

His father's unexpected death Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist worry about regarding Frank?

That Frank has given up hope Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist hold close, drawing a parallel to how older individuals hold Bibles in church?

The book with the incomplete story Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank do despite the protagonist's protests?

Pours fuel over a pile of garbage and ignites it Signup and view all the answers

What does the fire eventually reach, causing it to catch fire?

A wooden saint statue Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank offer the protagonist, indicating a shift in their dynamic?

The bed Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist cook for breakfast?

Salmon Signup and view all the answers

What is the story characterized by as the characters await rescue?

A mix of hope and desperation Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist write in the sand, hoping for its return?

Thursday's name Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative explore?

The characters' evolving relationship and their efforts to attract rescue Signup and view all the answers

What symbolizes the loss of hope in the story?

The waves gradually erasing Thursday's name Signup and view all the answers

What do the characters attempt to signal the airplane with?

A fire Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist see his companion as?

An exact copy of a picture of his father Signup and view all the answers

What are the characters worried about after extinguishing the fire on the statue?

Not being able to reignite it if needed Signup and view all the answers

What do the companions share from their experience?

A sense of contentment and personal growth Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist enjoy the comfort of?

The bed Signup and view all the answers

What is the protagonist's companion's belief about Thursday?

Thursday saved his life Signup and view all the answers

What does the text depict in detail?

The characters' emotions and actions Signup and view all the answers

What do the protagonist and his companion anticipate just in time to avoid?

The harsh winter conditions Signup and view all the answers

What does the airplane represent for Frank?

Hope for rescue Signup and view all the answers

What becomes increasingly important as they count the minutes?

Time Signup and view all the answers

What does the physical altercation between the protagonist and Frank stem from?

Disagreement over igniting the fire Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist hope for by exploring the beach?

A sign of rescue Signup and view all the answers

What do the characters worry about not being able to reignite if needed?

The fire on the statue Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist fear might be waiting outside the cabin in the forest?

A dangerous animal Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist initially mistake a sound for, while hoping for a rescue signal?

A rescue helicopter Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist feel as the fog starts to engulf the area?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist do when they find a man dead in the forest?

Buries the body under sticks and leaves Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank confess to doing about their father?

Fabricating stories Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the protagonist's pet raven, Thursday?

Goes missing Signup and view all the answers

What do the changing weather and natural elements symbolize in the story?

The protagonist's emotional turmoil and inner conflict Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist grapple with in the story?

Fear and uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What theme does Frank's deception about their father highlight?

Troubled family relationships Signup and view all the answers

What does the story primarily explore?

Family dynamics and moral dilemmas Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist experience in the narrative?

Fear and paranoia Signup and view all the answers

What does the pet raven, Thursday, symbolize in the story?

Familial connection Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist struggle with in the story?

Morality and guilt Signup and view all the answers

What does the strained relationship between the brothers primarily revolve around?

Frank's lack of empathy and cruel streak Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist's fear and paranoia lead to in the story?

Irrational thoughts and a sense of impending danger Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Adrift at Sea

Narrator recalls being on a boat with Uncle Jack and Frank, feeling abandoned as the boat sinks
Uncle Jack struggles to free the lifeboat amidst raging waves
Uncle Jack puts Frank in the lifeboat, then attempts to retrieve radio and supplies from the sinking boat
The sea engulfs the boat, leaving the narrator adrift
The narrator and Frank end up in a lifeboat, struggling to stay afloat
The narrator becomes frustrated as she struggles to bail water out of the lifeboat
The narrator feels hopeless and frightened as night falls
The narrator wonders about the fate of others lost at sea
The narrator feels lost and wishes to be home with her mother
The narrative is filled with vivid sensory details and emotional turmoil
The story is a harrowing account of survival at sea
The protagonist experiences a range of emotions, from abandonment to fear and hopelessness

Unexpected Discoveries in an Abandoned Cabin

The narrator and Frank find an abandoned cabin, indicating that someone had lived there for an extended period of time.
They rummage through the abandoned items, claiming a camp stove, utensils, and other items for themselves.
While searching for food, they find ziplock bags labeled with rice, coffee, and raisins, but all are empty due to being nibbled open by rodents.
Among the items found in the cabin is a small black box that turns out to be a radio, similar to the one the narrator's Uncle Jack had given them.
Frank tries to use the radio to call for help by transmitting a distress signal, and they make contact with the U.S. Coast Guard radio.
However, the radio suddenly malfunctions, frustrating Frank, who throws it against the wall in anger.
The narrator, undeterred, continues searching and finds a book titled "Kaetil the Raven Hunter" and an orange plastic box.
Frank dismisses the box as junk, but the narrator is intrigued and picks it up again.
The narrator discovers that the box contains a surprising find, which Frank had overlooked.
The book and the contents of the orange box provide a glimmer of hope and new possibilities in their desperate situation.
The discovery of the book and the contents of the orange box offer a potential distraction and source of entertainment for the narrator and Frank.
The unexpected discoveries in the abandoned cabin provide a temporary respite and a new focus for the narrator and Frank amidst the challenges they face.

Survival in the Wilderness

The protagonist and Frank find gooseneck barnacles, which they eat raw due to impatience and hunger.
The protagonist learns about the barnacles and the reason for the absence of clams.
Frank's emotional reaction to eating the barnacles reveals a rare moment of camaraderie between him and the protagonist.
Frank shares a disturbing childhood incident involving eating glass, hinting at his troubled past.
Their bond strengthens as they share a lighthearted moment and continue eating barnacles.
The protagonist's attempt to broach a sensitive topic about Uncle Jack triggers a sudden change in Frank's demeanor.
Frank's cold response to the question about Uncle Jack leads to a tense silence between the two.
The protagonist imagines a future where they never speak again, highlighting the strain in their relationship.
The protagonist's attempt to read a book is met with dismissal from Frank, who urges him to search for treasure instead.
The two venture into the forest and find a stream where they quench their thirst, and the protagonist discovers a rusty knife.
The discovery of the knife momentarily alleviates the tension between the protagonist and Frank.
The protagonist's fear of a potential conflict with Frank over the knife is evident in his reluctance to hand it over.

Facing a Grizzly Bear in the Wilderness

The narrator and Frank catch fish by a river and encounter a grizzly bear.
Frank seems fascinated by the bear and insists on standing their ground.
Despite the narrator's fear, Frank remains calm and unafraid of the bear.
The bear sniffs around but eventually leaves without harming them.
Frank seems to enjoy the encounter and insists on continuing to fish.
The bear returns, and Frank remains unfazed, even excited by the bear's proximity.
The bear catches a large salmon and carries it away, leaving Frank satisfied.
Frank and the narrator bring the fish back to their cabin to dry.
Frank displays odd behavior, eating fish and seaweed, and pretending to be a character from a story.
Despite his outward behavior, Frank is heard crying at night, which frightens the narrator.
The narrator, concerned for Frank, listens to him cry for hours without revealing that he is awake.
The emotional contrast between Frank's outward demeanor and his nighttime crying leaves the narrator feeling afraid and confused.

Alaskan Wilderness Survival and Unexpected Help

The protagonist carries a raven on his shoulder while returning home with two large salmon, feeling heroic.
He imagines a grand homecoming with TV cameras and his mother crying, and wonders if he will miss Alaska or the raven named Frank.
He finds a roll of orange caution tape and continues to the cabin alone after the raven leaves suddenly.
Upon reaching the cabin, he finds Frank sitting silently, unresponsive to the protagonist's attempts to engage him.
A fierce storm hits, causing the cabin to shake, with rain pouring through the roof despite Frank's repairs.
The protagonist worries about the raven, Thursday, and the impact of the storm on their ability to fish for food.
Frank reassures the protagonist that the storm will end soon, and indeed it does, with Thursday returning through the window.
Frank insists that the raven be chased out, claiming it gives him "the willies" and is a bad omen.
The protagonist reluctantly agrees to put Thursday out, but the raven drops a metal object into his hand before leaving.
The protagonist discovers that the raven has given him matches, providing a crucial survival tool in the storm.
The protagonist fumbles to find the matches in the dark, wet cabin, realizing the significance of the raven's unexpected help.
The raven's act of providing matches proves to be a critical turning point in their survival, demonstrating the unforeseen value of unexpected allies in challenging situations.

A Fateful Encounter and a Desperate Journey

The protagonist encounters a boy named Frank in a yellow taxi at the cemetery gates, connecting their lives in Alaska.
A revelation on the mountain brings a mix of emotions, leading to a realization that changes the protagonist's perspective.
The protagonist rushes down the mountain, feeling like Robinson Crusoe, and loses his way in the forest.
Faced with the choice of following a grizzly bear trail or risking getting lost, he chooses the former, driven by concern for Frank and Uncle Jack's daring nature.
The protagonist's fear of encountering bears is palpable as he hastens towards the ocean, relieved at the sight of it.
Upon returning to the cabin, the protagonist is anxious when he doesn't find Thursday, and worries about Frank's well-being.
Upon entering the cabin, the protagonist is dismayed to find Frank lying on the bed, seemingly lifeless, while Thursday acts protectively.
Thursday's behavior and the sight of Frank's injuries lead the protagonist to feel betrayed, and he attempts to drive Thursday away with force.
The protagonist isolates himself in the cabin, ensuring Thursday cannot enter, and stays by Frank's side as he struggles through the night.
Frank's restless sleep and distress lead the protagonist to offer reassurance and comfort.
The protagonist's concern for Frank's well-being intensifies as Frank's condition worsens.
The protagonist's emotional turmoil and dedication to caring for Frank illustrate the depth of their bond and the challenges they face in their isolated environment.

Family Secrets and Moral Dilemmas in the Wilderness

The protagonist finds a man dead in the forest, and covers the body with sticks and leaves to make him a part of the forest.
The protagonist's brother, Frank, displays a lack of empathy and a cruel streak, causing tension between them.
The brothers have a strained relationship, with Frank making hurtful comments and the protagonist feeling unappreciated.
Frank confesses to fabricating stories about their father, revealing a troubled family dynamic.
The protagonist's thoughts are consumed by fear and uncertainty, as they grapple with the possibility of a bear attack and the presence of the dead man.
The protagonist's pet raven, Thursday, goes missing, leading to distress and a failed attempt to replace it with another raven.
Frank's deception about their father highlights the theme of troubled family relationships and the impact of absent or neglectful parents.
The protagonist experiences vivid dreams about their father, reflecting unresolved emotions and a longing for familial connection.
The story explores themes of morality and guilt, as the protagonist struggles with the decision to cover up the dead man's body and Frank's lack of remorse.
The protagonist's fear and paranoia intensify, leading to irrational thoughts and a sense of impending danger.
The changing weather and natural elements, such as snowfall and the presence of a raven, symbolize the protagonist's emotional turmoil and inner conflict.
The story presents a complex portrayal of family dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the protagonist's internal struggle with fear, grief, and unresolved family secrets.

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