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What was the father wearing when he came out of the caravan?
What was the father wearing when he came out of the caravan?
The old navy-blue sweater and the brown cloth-cap with the peak pulled down low over his eyes.
What did the father tell the narrator to wear instead of his white sneakers?
What did the father tell the narrator to wear instead of his white sneakers?
Black shoes
What were the two white cotton sacks used for?
What were the two white cotton sacks used for?
To carry the stuff
What was the father checking anxiously as they prepared to leave?
What was the father checking anxiously as they prepared to leave?
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What is the narrator's father reminiscing about at the beginning of the passage?
What is the narrator's father reminiscing about at the beginning of the passage?
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What was the father carrying in his trouser pocket?
What was the father carrying in his trouser pocket?
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What does the narrator's mother used to bring back to the caravan to brighten it up?
What does the narrator's mother used to bring back to the caravan to brighten it up?
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What does the narrator's father sing as they approach the wood?
What does the narrator's father sing as they approach the wood?
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Why is the narrator's father excited about their adventure into the wood?
Why is the narrator's father excited about their adventure into the wood?
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What does the law say about pheasants, according to the narrator's father?
What does the law say about pheasants, according to the narrator's father?
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Study Notes
Father's Appearance
- The father wore a brown, worn hunting jacket and a pair of khaki trousers when he exited the caravan.
- The father advised the narrator to replace his white sneakers with dark brown shoes to avoid leaving footprints.
Caravan Essentials
- Two white cotton sacks were used to hold the pheasant retrieved during the hunting expedition.
Father's Anxiousness
- The father was anxiously checking the weather conditions, ensuring a clear sky for the hunt.
Father's Reminiscence
- The father is reminiscing about a previous hunting trip, where he and his friend shot a pheasant.
Luggage
- The father had a small, well-worn leather kit-bag with him, filled with an overcoat, extra jackets, sweaters, and an old pair of corduroy trousers.
Mother's Contribution
- The narrator's mother used to bring back bouquets of wildflowers from her walks to brighten up the caravan interior.
Arrival at the Wood
- The father sang a bellowing "Ah, good old England" as they approached the wood.
Father's Excitement
- The father was excited about the challenge of locating a pheasant in the large, open expanse of fields.
Hunting Laws
- According to the father, pheasants were only allowed to be hunted in specified areas.
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Description
Test your understanding of the opening chapter of Into the Woods, a novel by Michael Morpurgo. This quiz covers the first encounter between the narrator and his father, and their preparations for a mysterious journey. Can you recall the details of their conversation and the father's unusual attire?
