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What does the phrase 'the air snapped and talked' suggest about the weather conditions during the winter months?
What does the phrase 'the air snapped and talked' suggest about the weather conditions during the winter months?
- The air was filled with the sounds of animals.
- The air was humid, causing objects to creak and groan.
- The air was filled with echoes from the mountains.
- The air was extremely cold, creating sharp, cracking sounds. (correct)
Why did the narrator decide to make snowshoes?
Why did the narrator decide to make snowshoes?
- To sell them to people in nearby towns.
- To impress Frightful with a new skill.
- To travel more easily through deep snow. (correct)
- To compete in a local snowshoeing race.
What can be inferred from the narrator's detailed description of making snowshoes?
What can be inferred from the narrator's detailed description of making snowshoes?
- He is an experienced craftsman.
- He has a background in engineering.
- He is resourceful and skilled at using available materials. (correct)
- He learned the skill from a book.
How did the narrator learn to predict when a snowstorm was coming?
How did the narrator learn to predict when a snowstorm was coming?
What does the narrator's experience of getting lost in a blizzard suggest about his attitude toward nature?
What does the narrator's experience of getting lost in a blizzard suggest about his attitude toward nature?
Why did Frightful not enjoy riding on the snapping-turtle-shell sled?
Why did Frightful not enjoy riding on the snapping-turtle-shell sled?
What does the narrator mean when he says he 'lived close to the weather'?
What does the narrator mean when he says he 'lived close to the weather'?
Which of the following best describes the change in the narrator's physical condition during the winter months?
Which of the following best describes the change in the narrator's physical condition during the winter months?
What does the author's attachment to the hemlock house suggest about his relationship with nature?
What does the author's attachment to the hemlock house suggest about his relationship with nature?
Why does the author pay close attention to the nuthatch's behavior?
Why does the author pay close attention to the nuthatch's behavior?
The phrase 'There is no such thing as a “still winter night”' suggests what about the author's perception of winter?
The phrase 'There is no such thing as a “still winter night”' suggests what about the author's perception of winter?
What does the mouse's 'secret tunnel' from the author's room to the 'store tree' most likely represent?
What does the mouse's 'secret tunnel' from the author's room to the 'store tree' most likely represent?
How does the author's reaction to the deer mouse differ from how some people might react to finding a rodent in their home?
How does the author's reaction to the deer mouse differ from how some people might react to finding a rodent in their home?
What does the author mean when he states, 'We all had our little “patch” in the wilderness. We all fought to return there.'?
What does the author mean when he states, 'We all had our little “patch” in the wilderness. We all fought to return there.'?
How might the author's self-sufficiency and resourcefulness in the wilderness impact his perspective on modern society?
How might the author's self-sufficiency and resourcefulness in the wilderness impact his perspective on modern society?
What is the broader significance of the author learning 'new tunes on my reed whistle' during the winter?
What is the broader significance of the author learning 'new tunes on my reed whistle' during the winter?
Flashcards
Serious Winter Months
Serious Winter Months
Months when winter becomes most intense after Christmas.
Unforgettable Winter Experience
Unforgettable Winter Experience
Experiencing the wilderness fully while being comfortable and safe.
Ash Saplings
Ash Saplings
Saplings from this tree were used to make snowshoe slats because they are easy to bend.
Hide Binding
Hide Binding
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Deer-Hide String
Deer-Hide String
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Living Close to the Weather
Living Close to the Weather
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Air Smells Like Snow
Air Smells Like Snow
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Blizzard
Blizzard
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Urgent Desire to Return
Urgent Desire to Return
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Animal Barometer
Animal Barometer
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Active Winter Night
Active Winter Night
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Mouse Tunnel
Mouse Tunnel
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Deer Mouse
Deer Mouse
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Calculated Intrusion
Calculated Intrusion
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Teeth of Winter
Teeth of Winter
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Winter Food Storing
Winter Food Storing
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Study Notes
- The winter after Christmas was marked by deep snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures, causing a sense of isolation.
- The narrator spent time wandering snowy areas, observing birds during the day and weather patterns at night.
- Daily activities included sleeping, eating, playing the reed whistle, and interacting with Frightful, a falcon.
- Being warm, relaxed, and integrated into the winter wilderness was a memorable experience.
- The narrator was in excellent health, attributing it to being able to eat, stay warm, avoiding storms, and enduring subzero temperatures.
- The narrator realized they had the means to make snowshoes for easier travel through the snow.
Snowshoe Construction
- Slats were crafted from thin, bent ash saplings, made pliable by soaking in water.
- The ends were looped together and secured with hide.
- Holes were made around the loop, and deer hide was strung crisscross through them to create a weave.
- A hide loop was added for toe placement, along with straps to secure the shoes.
- Initial use of the snowshoes resulted in tripping, but proficiency improved rapidly, cutting travel time to the gorge in half by the end of the first day.
Observations of Weather and Wildlife
- Living closely with nature allowed for detailed observation of weather patterns.
- The narrator could discern the moods, origins, shapes, and colors of storms.
- On sunny days, the narrator and Frightful would use a snapping-turtle-shell as a sled.
- A blizzard experience taught the narrator to heed the signs of impending snow and stay sheltered.
- The narrator developed a strong attachment to their hemlock tree home.
Animal Behavior as Weather Indicators
- The narrator observed a nuthatch, named "Barometer", roosting nearby, using its behavior as a weather indicator.
- Early retreat of the nuthatch to its tree signaled the narrator to do the same.
- The narrator found winter nights to be surprisingly active and noisy, despite the cold because of animals and the noises of the forest.
- Discovered a mouse in their room, finding a small tunnel leading from the door into the snow, and the tunnel was used by a white-footed deer mouse with black eyes.
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Explore the challenges and adaptations faced during winter in Julie of the Wolves. Understand the significance of the phrase 'the air snapped and talked.' Learn about the narrator's snowshoe creation, weather predictions, and experiences in blizzards.
