Chapter 8: Summer Bathing and Jessie Coon James

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What does the narrator suggest about the abundance of small game in the area?

  • Small game was scarce, making it difficult to maintain a consistent supply of meat.
  • New rabbits and pheasants readily replaced those that were hunted. (correct)
  • The supply of rabbits and pheasants dwindled quickly, requiring constant hunting efforts.
  • Frightful's hunting led to overpopulation of certain species, causing ecological imbalances.

Why did the narrator decide to take on the chore of providing beverages during the summer?

  • The narrator wanted to ensure that the wild animals had a constant supply of fresh water.
  • The narrator was particularly skilled at locating and preparing natural ingredients for drinks.
  • No one else wanted to do it. (correct)
  • The narrator enjoyed experimenting with different herbs and plants to create unique drinks.

The narrator describes the tree room as smelling of smoke and mint. What does this suggest about the narrator's activities?

  • The narrator cooked and preserved food, using fragrant plants for flavoring. (correct)
  • The narrator was careless with fire, often leaving the tree room filled with smoke.
  • The narrator frequently smoked inside the tree room to keep insects away.
  • The narrator used the tree room to host social gatherings, where smoking was a common activity.

What can be inferred from the description of how the narrator prepares and eats the mussels?

<p>The narrator has developed a sophisticated culinary approach to using natural ingredients. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Frightful's behavior near the apple tree suggest to the narrator?

<p>Frightful was alerting the narrator to a potential danger that the narrator could not yet perceive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator use to scrub themselves during their daily bath in the spring?

<p>The bark of the slippery elm. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator typically become aware of disturbances or movement in the forest?

<p>By observing where Frightful was looking. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initially indicated that Jessie Coon James was not in good health when the narrator and Frightful first encountered him?

<p>He was very small, skinny, and his eyes looked peculiar. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Jessie Coon James prove to be a helpful companion to the narrator?

<p>He was skilled at finding mussels in the stream. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator take mussels away from Jessie Coon James after he found them?

<p>To prevent Jessie from getting full and stopping his digging. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the narrator's feelings towards the natural world based on their interactions with the animals?

<p>The narrator feels a sense of companionship and connection with the animals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Baron Weasel maintain his clean and glossy appearance despite his aversion to water?

<p>He licked the dew from ferns to clean himself. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'We were a gay gathering' suggest about the narrator, Frightful, and the woodthrush during the narrator's bath?

<p>They created a lively and cheerful atmosphere. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sassafras Tea

A flavorful tea made from the roots of sassafras trees.

Pennyroyal

A fragrant plant used for making tea and flavoring food.

Scrubbing Mussels

To clean mussels by scrubbing them in spring water before cooking.

Summer Apples

Summer apples that are picked and dried for use during the winter months.

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Acorn Paste

A paste made from acorns, often flavored with garlic.

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Summer Bathing

A daily ritual of bathing in a cold spring.

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Frightful's Role

The peregrine falcon who accompanies Sam and helps by spotting things he may miss.

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Natural Soap

Bark of the slippery elm that is used for washing.

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The Baron Weasel

A weasel who is a periodic observer of Sam's activities.

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Following Frightful's Gaze

Looking where Frightful is looking to find clues for things in the forest.

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Jessie Coon James

A young, skinny raccoon that Frightful and Sam encounter.

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Jessie's Usefulness

Jessie Coon James becomes a mussel digger and provides food.

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Jessie Follows Them

He follows them to the stream and digs up mussels.

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Study Notes

  • Summer brought daily baths in the cold spring water, a refreshing start to the day.
  • Frightful was tethered nearby during baths, sometimes splashed, and would preen.
  • The author would use slippery elm bark as soap.
  • Frogs and a wood thrush would observe the bathing ritual.
  • The Baron Weasel, despite disliking water, kept clean by licking dew from ferns.
  • One morning, Frightful noticed a young raccoon in a hemlock tree.
  • The raccoon, Jessie Coon James, came down the tree and was met by the author and Frightful.
  • Jessie C. James was skinny, possibly orphaned, and had slightly crossed eyes.
  • The author and Frightful helped and fed Jessie.
  • Within a week, Jessie fattened up and became a devoted, useful friend.
  • Jessie would dig for mussels at the stream.
  • Mussels were taken away from Jessie until the author had enough, and he was then allowed to eat some.
  • A method for preparing mussels included scrubbing them, boiling them, and dipping the meat in acorn paste with garlic and green apples.
  • Frightful hunted small game such as rabbits and pheasants.
  • The author gathered sassafras roots to make sassafras tea.
  • Pennyroyal and winterberry leaves were also dried for drinks and cooking.
  • The tree room smelled of smoke and mint.
  • The author was warm and well-fed.
  • While checking the summer apples, Frightful dug her talons into the author's shoulder.
  • Frightful was very alert, hearing something to the east that the author could not hear.

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