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The narrator's craving for liver most directly suggests a physiological need for which of the following?
The narrator's craving for liver most directly suggests a physiological need for which of the following?
- Specific vitamins and minerals not sufficiently present in the winter diet. (correct)
- A higher protein diet to compensate for increased physical exertion.
- Increased fat intake to generate body heat during the cold months.
- Natural sugars to combat seasonal affective disorder.
Why did the narrator decide that they would last until the 'greens came to the land'?
Why did the narrator decide that they would last until the 'greens came to the land'?
- They had a strong belief that the weather would improve by that time.
- They assumed that their hunting skill was sufficient only until winter ended.
- They had a predetermined plan to leave the wilderness at the end of winter.
- They knew that green plants contained essential nutrients they were lacking. (correct)
The narrator's observation of the squirrel stripping bark off a sapling led them to:
The narrator's observation of the squirrel stripping bark off a sapling led them to:
- Dismiss the behavior as random and unrelated to any dietary need.
- Question whether animals seek out specific foods to address nutritional deficiencies. (correct)
- Immediately try eating a large quantity of tree bark to improve their health.
- Change their diet to primarily include only foods consumed by wild animals.
How did the narrator store their birch bark journal, and what challenge did it face?
How did the narrator store their birch bark journal, and what challenge did it face?
The narrator's reflection on their mother's work in a children's hospital during the war mainly serves to:
The narrator's reflection on their mother's work in a children's hospital during the war mainly serves to:
Which of the following best describes the narrator's attitude towards nature after their experience with vitamin deficiency?
Which of the following best describes the narrator's attitude towards nature after their experience with vitamin deficiency?
Considering the narrator's actions, what can be inferred about their understanding of scientific principles?
Considering the narrator's actions, what can be inferred about their understanding of scientific principles?
The phrase 'Hunger is a funny thing. It has a kind of intelligence all its own' suggests that:
The phrase 'Hunger is a funny thing. It has a kind of intelligence all its own' suggests that:
What does the author's shift in writing focus, from self to animals, suggest about their emotional state?
What does the author's shift in writing focus, from self to animals, suggest about their emotional state?
The author jokes that they should 'breed a race with hooves'. What does this statement reveal about their perspective?
The author jokes that they should 'breed a race with hooves'. What does this statement reveal about their perspective?
What can be inferred from the deer suddenly disappearing?
What can be inferred from the deer suddenly disappearing?
The author's emotional response to the deer's departure can best be described as:
The author's emotional response to the deer's departure can best be described as:
What is the significance of the great horned owls booming out across the land?
What is the significance of the great horned owls booming out across the land?
The author describes the owls' eggs as 'Eggs in the snow'. What does this imagery emphasize?
The author describes the owls' eggs as 'Eggs in the snow'. What does this imagery emphasize?
What motivates the author to limit their time observing the owl's nest?
What motivates the author to limit their time observing the owl's nest?
The phrase 'muffled wings of the owl' appeals to which sense and what does it evoke?
The phrase 'muffled wings of the owl' appeals to which sense and what does it evoke?
Why does the author mention being 'hungry for green vegetables' at the end of the passage?
Why does the author mention being 'hungry for green vegetables' at the end of the passage?
If the author were to continue documenting their experiences, what is the most likely focus of their next entry?
If the author were to continue documenting their experiences, what is the most likely focus of their next entry?
Flashcards
Craving
Craving
A strong desire or need for something, especially food.
Vitamins
Vitamins
A class of essential organic compounds that humans need in small quantities.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Vitamin found in citrus fruits and green vegetables, important for immune function and skin health.
Off Balance Diet
Off Balance Diet
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Stripped (bark)
Stripped (bark)
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D
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Cached
Cached
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Weatherproof
Weatherproof
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Deer Feeding Patterns
Deer Feeding Patterns
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Deer Communication
Deer Communication
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Deer Disappearance
Deer Disappearance
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Owl Nesting Season
Owl Nesting Season
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Owl Eggs in Snow
Owl Eggs in Snow
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Signs of Spring
Signs of Spring
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Experiencing Nature Directly
Experiencing Nature Directly
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Craving Green Vegetables
Craving Green Vegetables
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The hoot of the owl
The hoot of the owl
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First signs of spring
First signs of spring
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Study Notes
- The narrator's health improved upon eating Frightful's rabbit livers, specifically craving and consuming them regularly for a week.
- This craving for liver stopped the tiredness, bone aches, and nosebleeds, which the narrator attributes to a nutritional deficiency.
- The narrator later learned the necessity of Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, green vegetables, sorrel, and dock.
- The narrator notes that during the war, their mother, working in a children's hospital, understood balanced meals, making the narrator aware of their own unbalanced winter diet.
- The narrator observed a squirrel stripping bark from a sapling and wondered if it was seeking vitamins.
- The narrator tried the bark, but still preferred liver.
- Noticing birds sitting in the sun, the narrator wondered if they, like themselves, were trying to get vitamin D.
- The narrator's birch bark journal grew, eventually being stored under a rock ledge.
- Mice nested in this journal, but the weatherproof birch bark held up despite getting wet.
- The narrator started writing more about animals, signifying a feeling of safety.
February 6
- Deer pressed in around the narrator, hungry and seeking shelter in the hemlock grove.
Deer and the Narrator
- The narrator worried about the deer and began cutting tender limbs from trees for them.
- Initially two deer came, then five, with an increasing number coming to rely on the narrator.
- The deer communicated to each other about the available food source.
- After a while, the deer disappeared when the snow melted and they could forage again.
- The narrator felt emotional about the arrival of spring.
February 10
- The narrator heard great horned owls hooting.
- The narrator believed they had eggs.
February 12
- The narrator found two warm great horned owl eggs in a snow-rimmed cavity of a broken maple tree.
- Not wanting to disturb the nest, the narrator left quickly, seeing the female owl return.
- The narrator contemplated the owl and the new life of spring.
- With the deer gone and the owl's presence known, spring began to bring new life to the land.
- The narrator craved green vegetables and looked forward to eating pokeweeds, dandelions, and spring beauties.
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Description
The narrator's health improved dramatically by eating Frightful's rabbit livers, resolving tiredness and other symptoms. This led to the realization of a nutritional deficiency, later understood as a need for Vitamin C and D. Observations of animals seeking nutrients in nature prompted further reflections on diet and health.