Deathwatch Chapters 9-13 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did Ben feel after he finally was able to drink?

He realized he was hungry.

What did Ben do to see if Madec was watching him on the butte?

He moved the sotol sandal through openings in the rock to see if Madec would shoot.

What was the first weapon Ben thought he had on the butte?

Water because it gave him time to think.

What did Ben kill with the slingshot to eat?

Gambel's quail. Signup and view all the answers

What was Ben's reaction to eating the quail?

He gagged - he wouldn't do that again. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ben decide to do the next time with the quail?

Bake it in the sun. Signup and view all the answers

Why wasn't Ben afraid of the voices in the wind at night?

His father told him the desert needed to talk at night because it had been so quiet during the day. Signup and view all the answers

What guarded against Madec coming into the tunnel?

Birds roosting at the mouth of the tunnel that cried out when Ben moved. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ben use in the slingshot?

Pebbles and buckshot. Signup and view all the answers

What was helping his face in the sun on day 6?

His beard. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ben decide he would defeat Madec?

Meeting him face to face with him as naked as Ben. Signup and view all the answers

How was Madec coming up to him on the butte?

Using a hammer and spike to cut a stairway up the side. Signup and view all the answers

What did Madec drive into the rock?

A metal peg (a piton) to hold a rope on the side of the butte. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ben hear after he realized there was no place to hide in the tunnel?

A helicopter. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ben think was flying the helicopter?

Denny O'Neil. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Denny stop the engine?

He knew the engine might break down if he stopped it. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ben think walked away from the helicopter and spoke with Madec?

Les Stanton. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ben know the man wasn't Les Stanton?

He was wearing low-cut shoes. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ben decide he had to act?

He knew Madec had finished up to the first ledge and would come for him tomorrow. Signup and view all the answers

What was insulting to Ben?

Madec who was from the city would kill him, even though he had lived in the desert for so long. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ben prepare for his next move?

He ate the birds and lizard and drank as much water as he could fit in his stomach. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ben do to reach Madec?

He dropped himself down the stone funnel at night. Signup and view all the answers

What was terrifying as he slid down the tunnel?

Speeding down the tunnel feet-first in the dark. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ben do when he reached the camp?

Thought about the other things he could do instead of following through with his plan. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Ben hide?

He buried himself in the sand. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Ben put the tubes?

In his nose so he could breathe and in his ear so he could hear Madec's movements. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ben change his mind about when he dug himself out of the hole?

He kept the rubberless yoke of the slingshot. Signup and view all the answers

What was wrong with the Hornet?

The bolt was missing. Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't Ben drive out of the desert?

The rotor was gone. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ben get Madec to head back to camp?

He set the tent on fire. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ben's Survival and Encounters

After drinking, Ben experienced hunger, prompting a realization of his physical needs.
To test if Madec was watching, Ben used a sotol sandal to probe openings in the rock.
Ben perceived water as his first weapon on the butte, granting him critical time for thought.
He successfully killed Gambel's quail with a slingshot for sustenance.
Eating the quail caused Ben to gag, leading him to vow not to repeat the experience.
Ben decided to bake the quail in the sun for better preparation next time.

Nighttime and Tunnel Defense

Ben was unafraid of night voices, as his father explained the desert's need to express itself at night.
Ben was warned of Madec's approach by birds roosting at the tunnel's entrance, alerting him to movement.
He utilized pebbles and buckshot in his slingshot for effective foraging and defense.

Strategy and Confrontation

On day 6, Ben's beard provided some protection against the sun.
He determined he would confront Madec directly, meeting him stripped of advantages.
Madec ascended the butte by cutting a stairway using a hammer and spike.
He secured a metal peg, or piton, in the rock to facilitate climbing, allowing him to hold onto the rope.

Helicopter and Misperceptions

Ben heard a helicopter after recognizing his dire hiding situation in the tunnel.
He speculated that Denny O'Neil was piloting the helicopter.
Denny did not stop the helicopter engine due to concerns about potential breakdown.
Ben assumed Les Stanton had disembarked from the helicopter to talk to Madec despite doubts about his identity based on footwear.

Urgency and Action

Ben felt compelled to act as he realized Madec would reach him soon.
The idea that a city dweller like Madec would attempt to kill him was particularly degrading.
In preparation for his next move, Ben consumed the available birds and lizard while drinking as much water as possible.
He descended the stone funnel at night to approach Madec's camp.

Tactical Maneuvers

Sliding down the tunnel feet-first in darkness created a sense of terror due to the speed.
Upon reaching Madec's camp, Ben contemplated alternative actions instead of confrontation.
Ben buried himself in the sand for concealment.
He inserted tubes in his nose and ears to facilitate breathing and listening to Madec's movements.

Changes and Equipment Issues

After emerging from the sand, Ben decided to keep the rubberless yoke of his slingshot for potential defense.
The Hornet vehicle was rendered unusable due to a missing bolt.
Ben was stranded in the desert as the rotor was also absent from the vehicle.
In a strategic move, Ben ignited the tent to draw Madec back to camp.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 9 through 13 of 'Deathwatch' through these flashcards. Each card focuses on key moments and character actions, helping you deepen your understanding of the text. Perfect for review and study sessions.