Questions and Answers
How does Brian keep track of time?
He marks a rock and goes by his firsts.
Brian's first meat was when he caught what?
A foolbird.
Why couldn't Brian kill foolbirds at first?
He was looking for the color, not the outline.
Brian realized that so much of living was what after cooking the foolbird?
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What falls out of the bird after peeling the skin of the foolbird off?
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What does Brian think of cleaning the foolbird as?
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Study Notes
Tracking Time
- Brian keeps track of time by marking a rock and counting by his fingers.
First Meat
- Brian's initial successful hunt yielded a foolbird, marking a significant moment in his survival journey.
Hunting Challenges
- Initially, Brian struggles to kill foolbirds because he focuses on their color instead of their outline, hindering his ability to aim correctly.
Lesson in Patience
- After cooking the foolbird, Brian learns that a large part of survival and living requires patience.
Cleaning the Foolbird
- While preparing the foolbird, Brian encounters a situation where the insides fall out, leading to an unpleasant odor.
Analogy for Cleaning
- Brian compares the process of cleaning the foolbird to peeling an orange, reflecting his attempt to find familiarity in an unfamiliar task.
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