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Is the narrator afraid of the dark?
Is the narrator afraid of the dark?
True
Has the narrator learned many things about the forest and the sea?
Has the narrator learned many things about the forest and the sea?
True
Could the creature waiting outside the cabin be a grizzly bear?
Could the creature waiting outside the cabin be a grizzly bear?
True
Is the narrator hoping for the creature to be a deer?
Is the narrator hoping for the creature to be a deer?
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Is the protagonist's father a daredevil like his uncle, Jack?
Is the protagonist's father a daredevil like his uncle, Jack?
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The protagonist wakes up in a cabin in the wilderness and notices the arrival of evening light.
The protagonist wakes up in a cabin in the wilderness and notices the arrival of evening light.
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The protagonist's mother is enthusiastic about the sailing trip with Jack.
The protagonist's mother is enthusiastic about the sailing trip with Jack.
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The protagonist's uncle, Jack, was a daredevil who engaged in thrilling activities like motorcycle racing and sailing around the world.
The protagonist's uncle, Jack, was a daredevil who engaged in thrilling activities like motorcycle racing and sailing around the world.
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The protagonist's uncle, Jack, seems uninterested in the protagonist's plans for the sailing trip.
The protagonist's uncle, Jack, seems uninterested in the protagonist's plans for the sailing trip.
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The story sets the stage for a potential adventure as the protagonist prepares to embark on a hiking journey with his daring uncle, Jack.
The story sets the stage for a potential adventure as the protagonist prepares to embark on a hiking journey with his daring uncle, Jack.
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The narrative introduces themes of adventure, risk-taking, and the tension between safety and the allure of the unknown.
The narrative introduces themes of adventure, risk-taking, and the tension between safety and the allure of the unknown.
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The protagonist's mother reflects on the similarities between his father and Jack through old photographs.
The protagonist's mother reflects on the similarities between his father and Jack through old photographs.
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The protagonist is initially unsure about sailing with Jack but eventually persuades his mother to allow him to go.
The protagonist is initially unsure about sailing with Jack but eventually persuades his mother to allow him to go.
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The protagonist anticipates being rescued on this particular day.
The protagonist anticipates being rescued on this particular day.
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The protagonist's uncle, Jack, was an accountant like the protagonist's father.
The protagonist's uncle, Jack, was an accountant like the protagonist's father.
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The protagonist feels annoyed at first when trying to start a fire.
The protagonist feels annoyed at first when trying to start a fire.
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Is the protagonist traveling alone to meet Uncle Jack?
Is the protagonist traveling alone to meet Uncle Jack?
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Does the protagonist imagine an emergency landing on a glacier during the flight?
Does the protagonist imagine an emergency landing on a glacier during the flight?
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Does the protagonist arrive in Kodiak and meet Uncle Jack and Franklin?
Does the protagonist arrive in Kodiak and meet Uncle Jack and Franklin?
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Is Franklin cooperative when the protagonist meets him in Kodiak?
Is Franklin cooperative when the protagonist meets him in Kodiak?
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Does Uncle Jack confiscate Franklin's gadgets because he is uncooperative?
Does Uncle Jack confiscate Franklin's gadgets because he is uncooperative?
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Does Uncle Jack give a quick tour of the boat to the boys?
Does Uncle Jack give a quick tour of the boat to the boys?
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Does Franklin struggle with the dinghy, causing a mishap?
Does Franklin struggle with the dinghy, causing a mishap?
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Is Uncle Jack's approach to managing the boys' activities lenient?
Is Uncle Jack's approach to managing the boys' activities lenient?
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Is the story setting the stage for a sea voyage with Uncle Jack and Franklin?
Is the story setting the stage for a sea voyage with Uncle Jack and Franklin?
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Does the protagonist have mixed feelings about the adventure?
Does the protagonist have mixed feelings about the adventure?
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Is the protagonist's father a key part of the story?
Is the protagonist's father a key part of the story?
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Is Uncle Jack's boat named Puff?
Is Uncle Jack's boat named Puff?
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Uncle Jack puts Frank in the lifeboat, then attempts to retrieve radio and supplies from the sinking boat
Uncle Jack puts Frank in the lifeboat, then attempts to retrieve radio and supplies from the sinking boat
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Uncle Jack takes Chris and Frank on a boat trip
Uncle Jack takes Chris and Frank on a boat trip
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The narrator and Frank end up in a lifeboat, struggling to stay afloat
The narrator and Frank end up in a lifeboat, struggling to stay afloat
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Chris starts feeling queasy on the boat trip
Chris starts feeling queasy on the boat trip
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The narrator becomes frustrated as she struggles to bail water out of the lifeboat
The narrator becomes frustrated as she struggles to bail water out of the lifeboat
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The boat encounters debris from a tsunami
The boat encounters debris from a tsunami
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The narrator wonders about the fate of others lost at sea
The narrator wonders about the fate of others lost at sea
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Uncle Jack tells the boys about 'terrible things' he's seen
Uncle Jack tells the boys about 'terrible things' he's seen
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The narrative is filled with vivid sensory details and emotional turmoil
The narrative is filled with vivid sensory details and emotional turmoil
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Chris gets sick and Uncle Jack gives him pills to sleep
Chris gets sick and Uncle Jack gives him pills to sleep
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The story is a harrowing account of survival at sea
The story is a harrowing account of survival at sea
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Chris dreams of terrifying scenarios while on the boat
Chris dreams of terrifying scenarios while on the boat
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The protagonist experiences a range of emotions, from abandonment to fear and hopelessness
The protagonist experiences a range of emotions, from abandonment to fear and hopelessness
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The boat starts sinking
The boat starts sinking
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Uncle Jack struggles to free the lifeboat amidst raging waves
Uncle Jack struggles to free the lifeboat amidst raging waves
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Frank kicks Chris to wake him up when the boat starts sinking
Frank kicks Chris to wake him up when the boat starts sinking
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Chris grabs supplies and heads to a clearing after the boat starts sinking
Chris grabs supplies and heads to a clearing after the boat starts sinking
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The sea engulfs the boat, leaving the narrator adrift
The sea engulfs the boat, leaving the narrator adrift
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The narrator feels hopeless and frightened as night falls
The narrator feels hopeless and frightened as night falls
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Chris reaches a rocky shore
Chris reaches a rocky shore
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The narrator feels lost and wishes to be home with her mother
The narrator feels lost and wishes to be home with her mother
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Chris feels disappointed by the empty ocean when he reaches the rocky shore
Chris feels disappointed by the empty ocean when he reaches the rocky shore
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Narrator recalls being on a boat with Uncle Jack and Frank, feeling abandoned as the boat sinks
Narrator recalls being on a boat with Uncle Jack and Frank, feeling abandoned as the boat sinks
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The story takes place on a mountain instead of a boat
The story takes place on a mountain instead of a boat
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Frank is the protagonist's guardian angel.
Frank is the protagonist's guardian angel.
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The protagonist envies Frank's boots because her own socks have holes in them.
The protagonist envies Frank's boots because her own socks have holes in them.
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Frank eats berries from the bushes despite the protagonist's warning about them potentially being poisonous.
Frank eats berries from the bushes despite the protagonist's warning about them potentially being poisonous.
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The protagonist's father showed her the good berries.
The protagonist's father showed her the good berries.
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Frank dismisses the orange plastic box as junk
Frank dismisses the orange plastic box as junk
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The U.S. Coast Guard radio suddenly turns off
The U.S. Coast Guard radio suddenly turns off
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The narrator finds a book titled 'Kaetil the Raven Hunter'
The narrator finds a book titled 'Kaetil the Raven Hunter'
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The narrator and Frank find an abandoned cabin, indicating the inhabitant left in a hurry
The narrator and Frank find an abandoned cabin, indicating the inhabitant left in a hurry
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The narrator shows persistence and curiosity, despite Frank's attitude
The narrator shows persistence and curiosity, despite Frank's attitude
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The narrator and Frank manage to contact the U.S. Coast Guard radio
The narrator and Frank manage to contact the U.S. Coast Guard radio
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Frank's behavior indicates frustration and disappointment
Frank's behavior indicates frustration and disappointment
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The radio discovered in the cabin was smashed by Frank
The radio discovered in the cabin was smashed by Frank
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The orange plastic box is rummaged through by the narrator and Frank
The orange plastic box is rummaged through by the narrator and Frank
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The narrator examines the orange plastic box again
The narrator examines the orange plastic box again
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The narrator and Frank rummage through the left-behind items in the cabin
The narrator and Frank rummage through the left-behind items in the cabin
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The book 'Kaetil the Raven Hunter' intrigues Frank
The book 'Kaetil the Raven Hunter' intrigues Frank
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During the walk on the beach, the narrator finds a dead raven hanging upside down in the cabin's doorway, bound by red wire, and it appears to have no eyes.
During the walk on the beach, the narrator finds a dead raven hanging upside down in the cabin's doorway, bound by red wire, and it appears to have no eyes.
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The narrator encounters a rocky finger with tall trees, a bald eagle, and a raven while walking with Frank.
The narrator encounters a rocky finger with tall trees, a bald eagle, and a raven while walking with Frank.
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The narrator discovers a human footprint on the beach and follows it into the forest.
The narrator discovers a human footprint on the beach and follows it into the forest.
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The cabin's interior is described as small and dark, with a rickety table, a fallen chair, and a bed built along one wall.
The cabin's interior is described as small and dark, with a rickety table, a fallen chair, and a bed built along one wall.
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The living raven watches from outside the cabin after the encounter with the dead raven.
The living raven watches from outside the cabin after the encounter with the dead raven.
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Frank's reaction to the dead raven is impulsive and aggressive, leading to the raven's corpse being discarded.
Frank's reaction to the dead raven is impulsive and aggressive, leading to the raven's corpse being discarded.
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The scene at the cabin creates a sense of mystery and unease, with the dead raven and the cabin's isolated setting contributing to the eerie atmosphere.
The scene at the cabin creates a sense of mystery and unease, with the dead raven and the cabin's isolated setting contributing to the eerie atmosphere.
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The narrator finds various items washed ashore, including bottles, shoes, and lighters, during a walk on the beach.
The narrator finds various items washed ashore, including bottles, shoes, and lighters, during a walk on the beach.
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The narrator stumbles upon a small cabin in the woods covered with plastic and fishing net.
The narrator stumbles upon a small cabin in the woods covered with plastic and fishing net.
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There is a fire circle made of stones in the middle of the room in the cabin, with remaining ashes and burnt sticks.
There is a fire circle made of stones in the middle of the room in the cabin, with remaining ashes and burnt sticks.
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The encounter at the cabin leaves an ominous and haunting impression, with the cabin feeling empty, forgotten, and haunted.
The encounter at the cabin leaves an ominous and haunting impression, with the cabin feeling empty, forgotten, and haunted.
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The narrator feels tense and haunted after the encounter at the cabin.
The narrator feels tense and haunted after the encounter at the cabin.
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Frank shows knowledge of the surroundings, identifying edible berries and starting a fire
Frank shows knowledge of the surroundings, identifying edible berries and starting a fire
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The protagonist feels more adept at wilderness survival than Frank
The protagonist feels more adept at wilderness survival than Frank
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The howling of wolves adds to the eerie atmosphere of their situation
The howling of wolves adds to the eerie atmosphere of their situation
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Frank, with blue-stained lips from eating berries, leads the way without considering the protagonist's needs
Frank, with blue-stained lips from eating berries, leads the way without considering the protagonist's needs
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They have a disagreement about which direction to travel, with Frank suggesting they split up
They have a disagreement about which direction to travel, with Frank suggesting they split up
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The protagonist feels pressure to assert himself and not be pushed around by Frank
The protagonist feels pressure to assert himself and not be pushed around by Frank
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The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
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The protagonist decides on a plan to find shoes and then catch up with Frank, hoping to prove a point
The protagonist decides on a plan to find shoes and then catch up with Frank, hoping to prove a point
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The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
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The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
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The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
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The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
The protagonist's internal struggle reflects a desire to stand up for himself and gain respect
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The narrator found a sandal and a pink flip-flop with a heart on the sole, solving at least one of their problems.
The narrator found a sandal and a pink flip-flop with a heart on the sole, solving at least one of their problems.
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The narrator encountered Frank, who appeared to be running from something and announced that there was nobody to the south, prompting them to head north instead.
The narrator encountered Frank, who appeared to be running from something and announced that there was nobody to the south, prompting them to head north instead.
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The narrator had a vivid imagination as a child, as evidenced by a report card from second grade, and often imagined future scenarios in great detail.
The narrator had a vivid imagination as a child, as evidenced by a report card from second grade, and often imagined future scenarios in great detail.
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The narrator's father used to go beachcombing in Vancouver and would turn the activity into a game, pretending to search for treasure and speaking like a pirate.
The narrator's father used to go beachcombing in Vancouver and would turn the activity into a game, pretending to search for treasure and speaking like a pirate.
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The narrator and Frank found a variety of discarded items on the Alaskan beach, which started off as fun but turned into a reminder of the impact of natural disasters, such as tsunamis, and the lives lost.
The narrator and Frank found a variety of discarded items on the Alaskan beach, which started off as fun but turned into a reminder of the impact of natural disasters, such as tsunamis, and the lives lost.
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The beach in Vancouver was meticulously maintained by city workers, with logs arranged in perfect rows, contrasting with the wildness of the Alaskan beach.
The beach in Vancouver was meticulously maintained by city workers, with logs arranged in perfect rows, contrasting with the wildness of the Alaskan beach.
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The narrator initially struggled to make friends with Frank in Alaska.
The narrator initially struggled to make friends with Frank in Alaska.
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The narrator felt a sense of ownership over the beach and compared the experience to being in their mother's favorite movie, 'Robinson Crusoe.'
The narrator felt a sense of ownership over the beach and compared the experience to being in their mother's favorite movie, 'Robinson Crusoe.'
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After climbing a cliff, the narrator discovered a beautiful, golden sand beach that stretched for a mile along the shore.
After climbing a cliff, the narrator discovered a beautiful, golden sand beach that stretched for a mile along the shore.
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The narrator felt a mix of enjoyment and sadness while beachcombing, as they realized that the discarded items had once been important to people who were likely deceased.
The narrator felt a mix of enjoyment and sadness while beachcombing, as they realized that the discarded items had once been important to people who were likely deceased.
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The narrator feels a mix of enjoyment and sadness while beachcombing, as they realized that the discarded items had once been important to people who were likely deceased.
The narrator feels a mix of enjoyment and sadness while beachcombing, as they realized that the discarded items had once been important to people who were likely deceased.
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The narrator felt a sense of ownership over the beach and compared the experience to being in their mother's favorite movie, 'Robinson Crusoe.'
The narrator felt a sense of ownership over the beach and compared the experience to being in their mother's favorite movie, 'Robinson Crusoe.'
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Frankenstein creatures refers to hybrid animals and plants in the story
Frankenstein creatures refers to hybrid animals and plants in the story
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The narrator places the dead raven in a crook of the branches to set it free
The narrator places the dead raven in a crook of the branches to set it free
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The narrator is uninterested in looking inside the boxes at the cabin
The narrator is uninterested in looking inside the boxes at the cabin
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The narrator tears off the long leaves of brown kelp to take back to the cabin
The narrator tears off the long leaves of brown kelp to take back to the cabin
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Frank believes the boat has been there for a year or two, while the protagonist thinks it has been longer
Frank believes the boat has been there for a year or two, while the protagonist thinks it has been longer
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The protagonist tries to dispel the fog by chanting and drumming on makeshift drums
The protagonist tries to dispel the fog by chanting and drumming on makeshift drums
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The protagonist and Frank find a bloodstained knife in an empty cabin in the forest
The protagonist and Frank find a bloodstained knife in an empty cabin in the forest
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The protagonist feels a sense of dread and sadness about the boat
The protagonist feels a sense of dread and sadness about the boat
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The protagonist and Frank find fishing equipment on the wrecked boat
The protagonist and Frank find fishing equipment on the wrecked boat
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Frank is dismissive of the protagonist's concerns about the boat's history and the cabin owner's fate
Frank is dismissive of the protagonist's concerns about the boat's history and the cabin owner's fate
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They reach a gravel beach and discover a wrecked fishing boat named 'Reepicheep'
They reach a gravel beach and discover a wrecked fishing boat named 'Reepicheep'
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The protagonist becomes worried as fog starts to engulf the area, fearing that nobody will come to rescue them
The protagonist becomes worried as fog starts to engulf the area, fearing that nobody will come to rescue them
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They continue their journey, encountering thousands of tiny crabs and a great chunk of Styrofoam on the beach
They continue their journey, encountering thousands of tiny crabs and a great chunk of Styrofoam on the beach
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The protagonist and Frank continue their exploration despite the eerie and mysterious surroundings
The protagonist and Frank continue their exploration despite the eerie and mysterious surroundings
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While walking through the forest, they find a pristine area untouched by loggers
While walking through the forest, they find a pristine area untouched by loggers
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Frank claims the knife is the property of the cabin owner and keeps it
Frank claims the knife is the property of the cabin owner and keeps it
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Frank and the protagonist eat gooseneck barnacles raw due to impatience and hunger.
Frank and the protagonist eat gooseneck barnacles raw due to impatience and hunger.
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The protagonist learns about the barnacles and the reason for the absence of clams.
The protagonist learns about the barnacles and the reason for the absence of clams.
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Frank's emotional reaction to eating the barnacles reveals a rare moment of animosity between him and the protagonist.
Frank's emotional reaction to eating the barnacles reveals a rare moment of animosity between him and the protagonist.
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Frank shares a disturbing childhood incident involving eating glass, hinting at his troubled past.
Frank shares a disturbing childhood incident involving eating glass, hinting at his troubled past.
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The protagonist's attempt to broach a sensitive topic about Uncle Jack triggers a sudden change in Frank's demeanor.
The protagonist's attempt to broach a sensitive topic about Uncle Jack triggers a sudden change in Frank's demeanor.
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The protagonist imagines a future where they never speak again, highlighting the strain in their relationship.
The protagonist imagines a future where they never speak again, highlighting the strain in their relationship.
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The protagonist's attempt to read a book is met with dismissal from Frank, who urges him to search for treasure instead.
The protagonist's attempt to read a book is met with dismissal from Frank, who urges him to search for treasure instead.
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The two venture into the forest and find a stream where they quench their thirst, and the protagonist discovers a rusty knife.
The two venture into the forest and find a stream where they quench their thirst, and the protagonist discovers a rusty knife.
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The discovery of the knife momentarily alleviates the tension between the protagonist and Frank.
The discovery of the knife momentarily alleviates the tension between the protagonist and Frank.
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The protagonist's fear of a potential conflict with Frank over the knife is evident in his reluctance to hand it over.
The protagonist's fear of a potential conflict with Frank over the knife is evident in his reluctance to hand it over.
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The protagonist and Frank find a stream where they quench their thirst, and the protagonist discovers a rusty knife.
The protagonist and Frank find a stream where they quench their thirst, and the protagonist discovers a rusty knife.
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The protagonist's attempt to broach a sensitive topic about Uncle Jack leads to a lighthearted moment between Frank and the protagonist.
The protagonist's attempt to broach a sensitive topic about Uncle Jack leads to a lighthearted moment between Frank and the protagonist.
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Frank warns the narrator not to feed the raven.
Frank warns the narrator not to feed the raven.
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The airplane flies away after the narrator and Frank signal it with the mirror.
The airplane flies away after the narrator and Frank signal it with the mirror.
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The narrator reflects on the insignificance of their situation in the grand scheme of the world.
The narrator reflects on the insignificance of their situation in the grand scheme of the world.
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The narrator confronts Frank about sharing the bed.
The narrator confronts Frank about sharing the bed.
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The narrator tries to comfort Frank by suggesting the possibility of another plane.
The narrator tries to comfort Frank by suggesting the possibility of another plane.
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The airplane flies away after the narrator and Frank signal it with the mirror.
The airplane flies away after the narrator and Frank signal it with the mirror.
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The narrator and Frank eat raw salmon together.
The narrator and Frank eat raw salmon together.
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The plane disappears and Frank seems despondent, collapsing on the bed.
The plane disappears and Frank seems despondent, collapsing on the bed.
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The protagonist's mother reflects on the similarities between his father and Jack through old photographs.
The protagonist's mother reflects on the similarities between his father and Jack through old photographs.
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The narrator and Frank find an abandoned cabin, indicating the inhabitant left in a hurry.
The narrator and Frank find an abandoned cabin, indicating the inhabitant left in a hurry.
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The narrator and Frank encounter a rocky finger with tall trees, a bald eagle, and a raven while walking together.
The narrator and Frank encounter a rocky finger with tall trees, a bald eagle, and a raven while walking together.
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Frank, with blue-stained lips from eating berries, leads the way without considering the protagonist's needs.
Frank, with blue-stained lips from eating berries, leads the way without considering the protagonist's needs.
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The narrator and Frank decide to go farther beyond the river mouth to explore
The narrator and Frank decide to go farther beyond the river mouth to explore
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The narrator catches a salmon and brutally kills it, which makes Frank think of his father
The narrator catches a salmon and brutally kills it, which makes Frank think of his father
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The tension between the narrator and Frank decreases as they walk back to the cabin
The tension between the narrator and Frank decreases as they walk back to the cabin
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The narrator asks Frank about his fishing experiences with his dad
The narrator asks Frank about his fishing experiences with his dad
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Frank becomes frustrated while fishing, and the narrator helps him catch a salmon
Frank becomes frustrated while fishing, and the narrator helps him catch a salmon
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The narrator and Frank encounter ships hidden within the fog
The narrator and Frank encounter ships hidden within the fog
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The narrator and Frank eat seaweed from the river, not the beach
The narrator and Frank eat seaweed from the river, not the beach
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The tension between the narrator and Frank grows as they lose the hook while fishing
The tension between the narrator and Frank grows as they lose the hook while fishing
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The narrator and Frank beat a drum to keep the fog away
The narrator and Frank beat a drum to keep the fog away
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Frank becomes angry and silent after they eat seaweed on the beach
Frank becomes angry and silent after they eat seaweed on the beach
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The tension between the narrator and Frank decreases as they eat seaweed on the beach
The tension between the narrator and Frank decreases as they eat seaweed on the beach
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Frank and the narrator decide to eat on the beach like a picnic, and they eat seaweed that washed ashore
Frank and the narrator decide to eat on the beach like a picnic, and they eat seaweed that washed ashore
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Chris fed a bird with a piece of fish and tried to touch it afterwards
Chris fed a bird with a piece of fish and tried to touch it afterwards
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The bird flew away after the protagonist touched its feathers
The bird flew away after the protagonist touched its feathers
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The protagonist was hoping to scare the bird away forever
The protagonist was hoping to scare the bird away forever
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The narrator and Frank went fishing at the gray dawn
The narrator and Frank went fishing at the gray dawn
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Frank initially tells the narrator to shut up when they have a conversation in the cabin.
Frank initially tells the narrator to shut up when they have a conversation in the cabin.
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The narrator's father is described as lacking fun and constantly working.
The narrator's father is described as lacking fun and constantly working.
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Frank suggests that the narrator's father might have been a hitman.
Frank suggests that the narrator's father might have been a hitman.
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The raven arrives and the narrator lets it into the cabin, despite Frank's warning.
The raven arrives and the narrator lets it into the cabin, despite Frank's warning.
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The raven plays with a shiny whistle, making the narrator laugh, but Frank doesn't react.
The raven plays with a shiny whistle, making the narrator laugh, but Frank doesn't react.
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The raven refuses to retrieve the whistle from under the bed.
The raven refuses to retrieve the whistle from under the bed.
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The conversation and interactions with the raven reveal the characters' dynamics and personalities.
The conversation and interactions with the raven reveal the characters' dynamics and personalities.
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The narrator and Frank eat raw salmon together.
The narrator and Frank eat raw salmon together.
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The tension between the narrator and Frank decreases as they eat seaweed on the beach.
The tension between the narrator and Frank decreases as they eat seaweed on the beach.
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The narrator and Frank beat a drum to keep the fog away.
The narrator and Frank beat a drum to keep the fog away.
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The protagonist's uncle, Jack, was an accountant like the protagonist's father.
The protagonist's uncle, Jack, was an accountant like the protagonist's father.
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The airplane flies away after the narrator and Frank signal it with the mirror.
The airplane flies away after the narrator and Frank signal it with the mirror.
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Frank remains calm and unafraid of the bear when they encounter it in the wilderness
Frank remains calm and unafraid of the bear when they encounter it in the wilderness
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The bear eventually leaves without harming the narrator and Frank
The bear eventually leaves without harming the narrator and Frank
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Frank displays odd behavior, eating fish and seaweed, and pretending to be a character from a story
Frank displays odd behavior, eating fish and seaweed, and pretending to be a character from a story
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Despite his outward behavior, Frank is heard crying at night, which frightens the narrator
Despite his outward behavior, Frank is heard crying at night, which frightens the narrator
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The narrator reveals to Frank that he is awake and concerned for him when he hears him crying at night
The narrator reveals to Frank that he is awake and concerned for him when he hears him crying at night
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The emotional contrast between Frank's outward demeanor and his nighttime crying leaves the narrator feeling unafraid and clear-headed
The emotional contrast between Frank's outward demeanor and his nighttime crying leaves the narrator feeling unafraid and clear-headed
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The bear catches a large salmon and carries it away, leaving Frank satisfied
The bear catches a large salmon and carries it away, leaving Frank satisfied
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The narrator and Frank bring the fish back to their cabin to dry
The narrator and Frank bring the fish back to their cabin to dry
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The narrator and Frank catch fish by a river and encounter a grizzly bear
The narrator and Frank catch fish by a river and encounter a grizzly bear
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Frank seems to enjoy the encounter with the bear and insists on continuing to fish
Frank seems to enjoy the encounter with the bear and insists on continuing to fish
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The bear catches a large salmon and carries it away, leaving Frank satisfied
The bear catches a large salmon and carries it away, leaving Frank satisfied
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Frank and the narrator bring the fish back to their cabin to dry
Frank and the narrator bring the fish back to their cabin to dry
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Plastic sheets are used as capes and leggings by the characters to protect themselves from the rain and wind.
Plastic sheets are used as capes and leggings by the characters to protect themselves from the rain and wind.
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The raven steals food from the characters, causing a chaotic scene in the cabin.
The raven steals food from the characters, causing a chaotic scene in the cabin.
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The protagonist hears a sound and hopes it is the signal of a rescuing ship, but realizes it is just natural sounds.
The protagonist hears a sound and hopes it is the signal of a rescuing ship, but realizes it is just natural sounds.
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The protagonist believes they will be saved when reaching the end of a novel, but then realizes there is no ending.
The protagonist believes they will be saved when reaching the end of a novel, but then realizes there is no ending.
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Frank becomes enraged and tries to kill the raven, causing destruction in the cabin.
Frank becomes enraged and tries to kill the raven, causing destruction in the cabin.
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The protagonist becomes sick realizing they had eaten infested fish.
The protagonist becomes sick realizing they had eaten infested fish.
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The narrative is filled with tension, conflict, and a sense of hopelessness.
The narrative is filled with tension, conflict, and a sense of hopelessness.
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The story is set in a remote, isolated location, with the characters struggling to survive.
The story is set in a remote, isolated location, with the characters struggling to survive.
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The beach is covered with debris, including a stroller, plastic doll, and torn blanket.
The beach is covered with debris, including a stroller, plastic doll, and torn blanket.
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The raven was actually after the maggots in the fish, not the fish itself.
The raven was actually after the maggots in the fish, not the fish itself.
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The protagonist finds a book with notes from the cabin guy and becomes curious about why Frank loves it.
The protagonist finds a book with notes from the cabin guy and becomes curious about why Frank loves it.
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The text is rich in imagery and details about the characters' surroundings and emotions.
The text is rich in imagery and details about the characters' surroundings and emotions.
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True or false: The raven becomes a friend to the narrator, visiting the cabin daily
True or false: The raven becomes a friend to the narrator, visiting the cabin daily
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True or false: The arrival of a storm hints at the coming winter
True or false: The arrival of a storm hints at the coming winter
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True or false: The narrator finds happiness in the company of the raven and Frank during the storm
True or false: The narrator finds happiness in the company of the raven and Frank during the storm
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True or false: Frank suggests going outside to escape the cabin
True or false: Frank suggests going outside to escape the cabin
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True or false: The raven is named Thursday by the narrator
True or false: The raven is named Thursday by the narrator
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True or false: The narrator and Frank share stories about their pets
True or false: The narrator and Frank share stories about their pets
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True or false: The narrator feels content to have made a friend
True or false: The narrator feels content to have made a friend
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True or false: Frank expresses dislike and jealousy towards the raven
True or false: Frank expresses dislike and jealousy towards the raven
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True or false: The narrator has always wanted a dog or a snake but never got one
True or false: The narrator has always wanted a dog or a snake but never got one
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True or false: The raven is described as evil by Frank, but the narrator enjoys its company
True or false: The raven is described as evil by Frank, but the narrator enjoys its company
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True or false: The narrator, Frank, and a raven are present in the story
True or false: The narrator, Frank, and a raven are present in the story
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True or false: The raven is clever, as described in the story
True or false: The raven is clever, as described in the story
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True or false: The protagonist wades into the stream and catches two salmon quickly to avoid a bear coming along?
True or false: The protagonist wades into the stream and catches two salmon quickly to avoid a bear coming along?
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True or false: The protagonist's hands tremble as they clean the salmon on the riverbank?
True or false: The protagonist's hands tremble as they clean the salmon on the riverbank?
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True or false: The protagonist fears something swooping above them, but it turns out to be Thursday, arriving with a cry of greeting?
True or false: The protagonist fears something swooping above them, but it turns out to be Thursday, arriving with a cry of greeting?
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True or false: The salmon were struggling upstream because the water was so shallow they couldn’t even swim?
True or false: The salmon were struggling upstream because the water was so shallow they couldn’t even swim?
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The story is narrated from Christopher's perspective, providing insight into his thoughts and emotions
The story is narrated from Christopher's perspective, providing insight into his thoughts and emotions
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The encounter with the wooden man in the water adds a surreal and mysterious element to the narrative
The encounter with the wooden man in the water adds a surreal and mysterious element to the narrative
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The protagonist is in favor of killing the grizzly bear
The protagonist is in favor of killing the grizzly bear
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The story is set in an urban area with a focus on technology and modernity
The story is set in an urban area with a focus on technology and modernity
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The text explores themes of morality, conflict, and the instinctual nature of survival
The text explores themes of morality, conflict, and the instinctual nature of survival
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The protagonist's family is successful in persuading Christopher to leave his father's grave
The protagonist's family is successful in persuading Christopher to leave his father's grave
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The encounter with the grizzly bear takes place in a city park
The encounter with the grizzly bear takes place in a city park
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The fishing trip results in catching a total of eleven fish
The fishing trip results in catching a total of eleven fish
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Frank insists that killing the bear is necessary according to the law of the jungle
Frank insists that killing the bear is necessary according to the law of the jungle
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The protagonist is left conflicted and unsure about what to do when facing the grizzly bear
The protagonist is left conflicted and unsure about what to do when facing the grizzly bear
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The story uses descriptive language to evoke the natural setting and the characters' emotions
The story uses descriptive language to evoke the natural setting and the characters' emotions
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The encounter with the wooden man in the water is a realistic and everyday occurrence for the characters
The encounter with the wooden man in the water is a realistic and everyday occurrence for the characters
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Frank suggests making spears and a crossbow to kill a grizzly bear for survival
Frank suggests making spears and a crossbow to kill a grizzly bear for survival
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Frank and the narrator have been in Alaska for nearly forty days
Frank and the narrator have been in Alaska for nearly forty days
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They have learned to make torches and carry fire in their hands
They have learned to make torches and carry fire in their hands
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Frank is obsessed with building a signal fire to be seen from fifty miles away
Frank is obsessed with building a signal fire to be seen from fifty miles away
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They watch the northern lights and hear wolves howling in the distance
They watch the northern lights and hear wolves howling in the distance
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Frank expresses a nihilistic view, feeling that his death wouldn't matter
Frank expresses a nihilistic view, feeling that his death wouldn't matter
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Frank contemplates the northern lights as possibly being the atoms of dead people
Frank contemplates the northern lights as possibly being the atoms of dead people
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The conversation turns to the nature of existence and the afterlife
The conversation turns to the nature of existence and the afterlife
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Frank expresses a sense of impending doom
Frank expresses a sense of impending doom
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The narrator tries to reassure Frank about his fears
The narrator tries to reassure Frank about his fears
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The narrator and Frank have a disagreement about which direction to travel, with Frank suggesting they split up
The narrator and Frank have a disagreement about which direction to travel, with Frank suggesting they split up
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The narrator and Frank beat a drum to keep the fog away
The narrator and Frank beat a drum to keep the fog away
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True or false: The protagonist returns from fishing with a raven perched on his shoulder and envisions a heroic return home with TV cameras and a warm welcome.
True or false: The protagonist returns from fishing with a raven perched on his shoulder and envisions a heroic return home with TV cameras and a warm welcome.
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True or false: He finds a roll of orange tape with 'CAUTION' written on it and continues alone to the cabin.
True or false: He finds a roll of orange tape with 'CAUTION' written on it and continues alone to the cabin.
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True or false: A severe storm hits, causing the cabin to shake, leak, and the protagonist worries about the raven, Thursday, being alone in the dark.
True or false: A severe storm hits, causing the cabin to shake, leak, and the protagonist worries about the raven, Thursday, being alone in the dark.
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True or false: The storm ends abruptly, and Thursday returns to the cabin, but Frank wants to chase him out, claiming he brings bad omens.
True or false: The storm ends abruptly, and Thursday returns to the cabin, but Frank wants to chase him out, claiming he brings bad omens.
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True or false: The protagonist finds metal matches in his hand, a gift from Thursday, and realizes the raven was trying to help.
True or false: The protagonist finds metal matches in his hand, a gift from Thursday, and realizes the raven was trying to help.
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True or false: The bird flew away after the protagonist touched its feathers.
True or false: The bird flew away after the protagonist touched its feathers.
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True or false: The protagonist becomes worried as fog starts to engulf the area, fearing that nobody will come to rescue them.
True or false: The protagonist becomes worried as fog starts to engulf the area, fearing that nobody will come to rescue them.
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True or false: The narrator reflects on the insignificance of their situation in the grand scheme of the world.
True or false: The narrator reflects on the insignificance of their situation in the grand scheme of the world.
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True or false: The beach is covered with debris, including a stroller, plastic doll, and torn blanket.
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True or false: The raven was actually after the maggots in the fish, not the fish itself.
True or false: The raven was actually after the maggots in the fish, not the fish itself.
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True or false: Frank suggests that the narrator's father might have been a hitman.
True or false: Frank suggests that the narrator's father might have been a hitman.
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True or false: The protagonist's father showed her the good berries.
True or false: The protagonist's father showed her the good berries.
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True or false: The pair eat their first hot meal in Alaska, cooked over the fire.
True or false: The pair eat their first hot meal in Alaska, cooked over the fire.
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True or false: Frank plans to use gas to create a beacon for passing airplanes.
True or false: Frank plans to use gas to create a beacon for passing airplanes.
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True or false: The narrator reflects on the sadness of finding a baby's shoe washed ashore and buries it in a makeshift cemetery for lost children.
True or false: The narrator reflects on the sadness of finding a baby's shoe washed ashore and buries it in a makeshift cemetery for lost children.
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True or false: The narrator compares burying the shoe to his father's funeral, evoking memories of loss and grief.
True or false: The narrator compares burying the shoe to his father's funeral, evoking memories of loss and grief.
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True or false: Thursday, the raven, accompanies the narrator and provides comfort in the desolate surroundings.
True or false: Thursday, the raven, accompanies the narrator and provides comfort in the desolate surroundings.
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True or false: The narrator buries the shoe near the church-like meadow, reflecting on the idea of secrets vanishing in the forest.
True or false: The narrator buries the shoe near the church-like meadow, reflecting on the idea of secrets vanishing in the forest.
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True or false: The text describes the difficulty of starting a fire, the companionship of the raven, and the emotional weight of finding the baby's shoe.
True or false: The text describes the difficulty of starting a fire, the companionship of the raven, and the emotional weight of finding the baby's shoe.
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True or false: Frank is portrayed as longing for the sea, standing on the rocks wrapped in plastic capes.
True or false: Frank is portrayed as longing for the sea, standing on the rocks wrapped in plastic capes.
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True or false: The narrator reminisces about his mother and childhood, feeling a sense of loss and longing.
True or false: The narrator reminisces about his mother and childhood, feeling a sense of loss and longing.
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True or false: Thursday, a raven, is unafraid of the fire, hinting that he may have learned about matches from the previous cabin owner.
True or false: Thursday, a raven, is unafraid of the fire, hinting that he may have learned about matches from the previous cabin owner.
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True or false: Frank suggests that the previous owner may have killed a raven as a warning.
True or false: Frank suggests that the previous owner may have killed a raven as a warning.
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True or false: The narrator and Frank struggle to start a fire in Alaska, using nine broken matches before succeeding.
True or false: The narrator and Frank struggle to start a fire in Alaska, using nine broken matches before succeeding.
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True or false: The narrator feels a sense of loneliness and helplessness while standing on the top of the mountain?
True or false: The narrator feels a sense of loneliness and helplessness while standing on the top of the mountain?
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True or false: The moon's appearance overshadows the northern lights, making them appear pale?
True or false: The moon's appearance overshadows the northern lights, making them appear pale?
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True or false: The narrator recalls memories of the first time they saw Frank while sitting in a big black car with their mother?
True or false: The narrator recalls memories of the first time they saw Frank while sitting in a big black car with their mother?
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True or false: The narrator is waiting for the sun to rise again while thinking about their family and the well-being of Frank?
True or false: The narrator is waiting for the sun to rise again while thinking about their family and the well-being of Frank?
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Chris ultimately accepts Thursday's peace offering and reconciles with him
Chris ultimately accepts Thursday's peace offering and reconciles with him
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Chris and Frank are actually brothers, not cousins
Chris and Frank are actually brothers, not cousins
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The book that Frank becomes engrossed in involves a character forming a bond with wolves and embarking on a journey
The book that Frank becomes engrossed in involves a character forming a bond with wolves and embarking on a journey
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Chris remains preoccupied with scanning the horizon for signs of rescue while Frank expresses excitement about the book
Chris remains preoccupied with scanning the horizon for signs of rescue while Frank expresses excitement about the book
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The note in the book, highlighted by Frank, holds significance, possibly relating to their predicament
The note in the book, highlighted by Frank, holds significance, possibly relating to their predicament
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The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Chris's internal struggle and a sense of impending rescue
The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Chris's internal struggle and a sense of impending rescue
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Chris tends to his injured companion, Frank, and a mysterious green paste seemingly aids his healing
Chris tends to his injured companion, Frank, and a mysterious green paste seemingly aids his healing
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The protagonist, Chris, drives away his pet raven, Thursday, feeling a mix of regret and sadness
The protagonist, Chris, drives away his pet raven, Thursday, feeling a mix of regret and sadness
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Frank becomes engrossed in reading a book, while Chris anxiously awaits the arrival of people who can help them
Frank becomes engrossed in reading a book, while Chris anxiously awaits the arrival of people who can help them
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Chris reveals to Frank that they are cousins, only to be corrected that they are actually brothers
Chris reveals to Frank that they are cousins, only to be corrected that they are actually brothers
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The arrival of a storm hints at the coming winter
The arrival of a storm hints at the coming winter
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The book's story involves a character, Kaetil, who forms a bond with wolves and embarks on a journey
The book's story involves a character, Kaetil, who forms a bond with wolves and embarks on a journey
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True or false: The narrator and Frank are step-brothers?
True or false: The narrator and Frank are step-brothers?
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True or false: Frank's resentment towards the narrator is due to their shared father's absence from his life?
True or false: Frank's resentment towards the narrator is due to their shared father's absence from his life?
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True or false: The tension between Frank and the narrator escalates to a physical assault?
True or false: The tension between Frank and the narrator escalates to a physical assault?
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True or false: The narrator feels guilty over their father's death, believing their wishes caused it?
True or false: The narrator feels guilty over their father's death, believing their wishes caused it?
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True or false: The narrator and Frank have conflicting perceptions of their relationship with their father?
True or false: The narrator and Frank have conflicting perceptions of their relationship with their father?
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True or false: The story is set in Alaska?
True or false: The story is set in Alaska?
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True or false: The narrator's father had another family, leading to contention between the half-brothers?
True or false: The narrator's father had another family, leading to contention between the half-brothers?
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True or false: The narrative is characterized by themes of family conflict, resentment, and emotional turmoil?
True or false: The narrative is characterized by themes of family conflict, resentment, and emotional turmoil?
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True or false: The setting of the story and the physical altercation on the beach contribute to the intense emotional atmosphere?
True or false: The setting of the story and the physical altercation on the beach contribute to the intense emotional atmosphere?
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True or false: The narrator and Frank have differing perceptions of their father's feelings towards them, contributing to their strained relationship?
True or false: The narrator and Frank have differing perceptions of their father's feelings towards them, contributing to their strained relationship?
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True or false: The narrator's mother plays a direct role in the events described?
True or false: The narrator's mother plays a direct role in the events described?
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True or false: The narrator's father's promise of change before his death remains unexplained and unresolved?
True or false: The narrator's father's promise of change before his death remains unexplained and unresolved?
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Frank suggests that their father might have committed suicide, but the protagonist refuses to entertain the thought.
Frank suggests that their father might have committed suicide, but the protagonist refuses to entertain the thought.
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The protagonist discovers a cup in the garage, given to their father by Frank, which their father left behind before his fatal accident.
The protagonist discovers a cup in the garage, given to their father by Frank, which their father left behind before his fatal accident.
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The protagonist reflects on their father's dual life and the disparate ways in which he raised Frank and the protagonist.
The protagonist reflects on their father's dual life and the disparate ways in which he raised Frank and the protagonist.
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Frank and the protagonist speculate about their father's intentions and state of mind before his death.
Frank and the protagonist speculate about their father's intentions and state of mind before his death.
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The protagonist confronts Frank about why he kept a secret about their initial dislike and later fondness for him.
The protagonist confronts Frank about why he kept a secret about their initial dislike and later fondness for him.
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Frank's wound, sustained earlier, is healing, and he expresses unexpected fondness for the protagonist.
Frank's wound, sustained earlier, is healing, and he expresses unexpected fondness for the protagonist.
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The protagonist speculates about their mother's knowledge of the father's secret life and Uncle Jack's understanding of the situation.
The protagonist speculates about their mother's knowledge of the father's secret life and Uncle Jack's understanding of the situation.
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Frank discovers a wooden figure on the beach, resembling one the protagonist had seen in a dream, leading to a disagreement about its identity.
Frank discovers a wooden figure on the beach, resembling one the protagonist had seen in a dream, leading to a disagreement about its identity.
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Frank attempts to push the wooden figure over, while the protagonist feels a sense of reverence and protection towards it.
Frank attempts to push the wooden figure over, while the protagonist feels a sense of reverence and protection towards it.
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Despite Frank's efforts, the wooden figure remains unyielding, leaving the protagonist with a sense of peace and acceptance.
Despite Frank's efforts, the wooden figure remains unyielding, leaving the protagonist with a sense of peace and acceptance.
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The protagonist hears a sound and hopes it is the signal of a rescuing ship, but realizes it is just natural sounds.
The protagonist hears a sound and hopes it is the signal of a rescuing ship, but realizes it is just natural sounds.
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The narrative is filled with vivid sensory details and emotional turmoil.
The narrative is filled with vivid sensory details and emotional turmoil.
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True or false: The protagonist encounters a boy named Frank in a yellow taxi at the cemetery gates, connecting their lives in Alaska.
True or false: The protagonist encounters a boy named Frank in a yellow taxi at the cemetery gates, connecting their lives in Alaska.
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True or false: The protagonist rushes down the mountain, feeling like Robinson Crusoe, and loses his way in the forest.
True or false: The protagonist rushes down the mountain, feeling like Robinson Crusoe, and loses his way in the forest.
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True or false: The protagonist's fear of encountering bears is palpable as he hastens towards the ocean, relieved at the sight of it.
True or false: The protagonist's fear of encountering bears is palpable as he hastens towards the ocean, relieved at the sight of it.
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True or false: Upon returning to the cabin, the protagonist is anxious when he doesn't find Thursday, and worries about Frank's well-being.
True or false: Upon returning to the cabin, the protagonist is anxious when he doesn't find Thursday, and worries about Frank's well-being.
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True or false: The protagonist isolates himself in the cabin, ensuring Thursday cannot enter, and stays by Frank's side as he struggles through the night.
True or false: The protagonist isolates himself in the cabin, ensuring Thursday cannot enter, and stays by Frank's side as he struggles through the night.
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True or false: The protagonist's concern for Frank's well-being intensifies as Frank's condition worsens.
True or false: The protagonist's concern for Frank's well-being intensifies as Frank's condition worsens.
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True or false: The airplane flies away after the narrator and Frank signal it with the mirror.
True or false: The airplane flies away after the narrator and Frank signal it with the mirror.
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True or false: The scene at the cabin creates a sense of mystery and unease, with the dead raven and the cabin's isolated setting contributing to the eerie atmosphere.
True or false: The scene at the cabin creates a sense of mystery and unease, with the dead raven and the cabin's isolated setting contributing to the eerie atmosphere.
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True or false: The narrator and Frank decide to go farther beyond the river mouth to explore.
True or false: The narrator and Frank decide to go farther beyond the river mouth to explore.
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True or false: The protagonist's uncle, Jack, was an accountant like the protagonist's father.
True or false: The protagonist's uncle, Jack, was an accountant like the protagonist's father.
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True or false: The narrator catches a salmon and brutally kills it, which makes Frank think of his father.
True or false: The narrator catches a salmon and brutally kills it, which makes Frank think of his father.
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True or false: Frank and the protagonist eat gooseneck barnacles raw due to impatience and hunger.
True or false: Frank and the protagonist eat gooseneck barnacles raw due to impatience and hunger.
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Frank believes the cabin guy was attacked by wolves instead of a bear
Frank believes the cabin guy was attacked by wolves instead of a bear
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The protagonist convinces Frank to build a coffin for the cabin guy
The protagonist convinces Frank to build a coffin for the cabin guy
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The narrator and Frank bury the cabin guy with care and reverence
The narrator and Frank bury the cabin guy with care and reverence
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The protagonist is comfortable with leaving the cabin guy unburied
The protagonist is comfortable with leaving the cabin guy unburied
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Is the protagonist disappointed when the fog clears and reveals no sign of rescue?
Is the protagonist disappointed when the fog clears and reveals no sign of rescue?
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Does the protagonist cook an entire salmon for breakfast, feeling a sense of urgency?
Does the protagonist cook an entire salmon for breakfast, feeling a sense of urgency?
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The protagonist's companion believes a raven, named Thursday, saved his life.
The protagonist's companion believes a raven, named Thursday, saved his life.
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The protagonist sees his companion as an exact copy of a picture of his father.
The protagonist sees his companion as an exact copy of a picture of his father.
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The waves gradually erase Thursday's name, symbolizing a loss of hope.
The waves gradually erase Thursday's name, symbolizing a loss of hope.
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The protagonist and his companion share a sense of contentment and personal growth from their experience.
The protagonist and his companion share a sense of contentment and personal growth from their experience.
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They anticipate rescue just in time to avoid the harsh winter conditions.
They anticipate rescue just in time to avoid the harsh winter conditions.
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The protagonist writes Thursday's name in the sand, hoping for his return.
The protagonist writes Thursday's name in the sand, hoping for his return.
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The companions spend time talking, and the protagonist learns about Uncle Jack.
The companions spend time talking, and the protagonist learns about Uncle Jack.
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The protagonist wonders how their relationship with Uncle Jack would have been different.
The protagonist wonders how their relationship with Uncle Jack would have been different.
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The protagonist feels more adept at wilderness survival than Frank.
The protagonist feels more adept at wilderness survival than Frank.
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The story takes place on a mountain instead of a boat.
The story takes place on a mountain instead of a boat.
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True or false: The protagonist and Frank engage in a ritual each morning, making noise and shouting to keep their spirits up.
True or false: The protagonist and Frank engage in a ritual each morning, making noise and shouting to keep their spirits up.
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True or false: Frank burns the last page of a book, expressing a belief that it's better not to know the ending of a story.
True or false: Frank burns the last page of a book, expressing a belief that it's better not to know the ending of a story.
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True or false: The protagonist seeks solace in reading and decides to look for 'Thursday,' a pet or another person.
True or false: The protagonist seeks solace in reading and decides to look for 'Thursday,' a pet or another person.
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True or false: They discover a grizzly bear footprint and realize sunset is approaching, feeling the weight of their situation.
True or false: They discover a grizzly bear footprint and realize sunset is approaching, feeling the weight of their situation.
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on the sudden, incomplete ending of the book and compares it to his father's unexpected death.
True or false: The protagonist reflects on the sudden, incomplete ending of the book and compares it to his father's unexpected death.
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True or false: The protagonist worries that Frank has given up hope as they make a fire to keep warm.
True or false: The protagonist worries that Frank has given up hope as they make a fire to keep warm.
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True or false: The protagonist contemplates the symbolism of the incomplete story in the book and its connection to his father's life.
True or false: The protagonist contemplates the symbolism of the incomplete story in the book and its connection to his father's life.
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on their father's impatience with endings and his own desire for closure.
True or false: The protagonist reflects on their father's impatience with endings and his own desire for closure.
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True or false: The text explores the theme of uncertainty and the power of embracing the unknown in life and storytelling.
True or false: The text explores the theme of uncertainty and the power of embracing the unknown in life and storytelling.
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True or false: The protagonist holds the book close, drawing a parallel to how older individuals hold Bibles in church.
True or false: The protagonist holds the book close, drawing a parallel to how older individuals hold Bibles in church.
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True or false: The protagonist contemplates the symbolism of the incomplete story in the book and its connection to his father's life.
True or false: The protagonist contemplates the symbolism of the incomplete story in the book and its connection to his father's life.
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on the sudden, incomplete ending of the book and compares it to his father's unexpected death.
True or false: The protagonist reflects on the sudden, incomplete ending of the book and compares it to his father's unexpected death.
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The protagonist and Frank successfully signal the airplane using a fire
The protagonist and Frank successfully signal the airplane using a fire
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The protagonist enjoys the comfort of the bed and the warmth from the fire
The protagonist enjoys the comfort of the bed and the warmth from the fire
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The story is characterized by a mix of hope and desperation as the characters await rescue
The story is characterized by a mix of hope and desperation as the characters await rescue
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The narrative explores the characters' evolving relationship and their efforts to attract rescue
The narrative explores the characters' evolving relationship and their efforts to attract rescue
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Frank offers the protagonist the bed, indicating a shift in their dynamic
Frank offers the protagonist the bed, indicating a shift in their dynamic
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The fire eventually reaches a wooden saint statue, causing it to catch fire
The fire eventually reaches a wooden saint statue, causing it to catch fire
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The protagonist and Frank extinguish the fire on the statue but worry about not being able to reignite it if needed
The protagonist and Frank extinguish the fire on the statue but worry about not being able to reignite it if needed
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Frank pours fuel over a pile of garbage and ignites it despite the protagonist's protests
Frank pours fuel over a pile of garbage and ignites it despite the protagonist's protests
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A physical altercation ensues between the protagonist and Frank over the fire
A physical altercation ensues between the protagonist and Frank over the fire
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The text is rich in detail, depicting the characters' emotions and actions
The text is rich in detail, depicting the characters' emotions and actions
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They spot an airplane in the distance and attempt to signal it using a fire
They spot an airplane in the distance and attempt to signal it using a fire
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Frank believes the airplane will see the fire and they will be saved
Frank believes the airplane will see the fire and they will be saved
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True or false: The protagonist's pet raven, Thursday, goes missing, leading to distress and a failed attempt to replace it with another raven.
True or false: The protagonist's pet raven, Thursday, goes missing, leading to distress and a failed attempt to replace it with another raven.
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True or false: The changing weather and natural elements, such as snowfall and the presence of a raven, symbolize the protagonist's emotional turmoil and inner conflict.
True or false: The changing weather and natural elements, such as snowfall and the presence of a raven, symbolize the protagonist's emotional turmoil and inner conflict.
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True or false: The story explores themes of morality and guilt, as the protagonist struggles with the decision to cover up the dead man's body and Frank's lack of remorse.
True or false: The story explores themes of morality and guilt, as the protagonist struggles with the decision to cover up the dead man's body and Frank's lack of remorse.
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True or false: The protagonist's fear and paranoia intensify, leading to irrational thoughts and a sense of impending danger.
True or false: The protagonist's fear and paranoia intensify, leading to irrational thoughts and a sense of impending danger.
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True or false: The story presents a complex portrayal of family dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the protagonist's internal struggle with fear, grief, and unresolved family secrets.
True or false: The story presents a complex portrayal of family dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the protagonist's internal struggle with fear, grief, and unresolved family secrets.
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True or false: Frank's deception about their father highlights the theme of troubled family relationships and the impact of absent or neglectful parents.
True or false: Frank's deception about their father highlights the theme of troubled family relationships and the impact of absent or neglectful parents.
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True or false: The protagonist's thoughts are consumed by fear and uncertainty, as they grapple with the possibility of a bear attack and the presence of the dead man.
True or false: The protagonist's thoughts are consumed by fear and uncertainty, as they grapple with the possibility of a bear attack and the presence of the dead man.
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True or false: The protagonist experiences vivid dreams about their father, reflecting unresolved emotions and a longing for familial connection.
True or false: The protagonist experiences vivid dreams about their father, reflecting unresolved emotions and a longing for familial connection.
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True or false: The protagonist finds a man dead in the forest, and covers the body with sticks and leaves to make him a part of the forest.
True or false: The protagonist finds a man dead in the forest, and covers the body with sticks and leaves to make him a part of the forest.
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True or false: The protagonist's brother, Frank, displays a lack of empathy and a cruel streak, causing tension between them.
True or false: The protagonist's brother, Frank, displays a lack of empathy and a cruel streak, causing tension between them.
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True or false: The brothers have a strained relationship, with Frank making hurtful comments and the protagonist feeling unappreciated.
True or false: The brothers have a strained relationship, with Frank making hurtful comments and the protagonist feeling unappreciated.
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True or false: Frank confesses to fabricating stories about their father, revealing a troubled family dynamic.
True or false: Frank confesses to fabricating stories about their father, revealing a troubled family dynamic.
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Uncle Jack takes Chris and Frank on a boat trip, where Chris starts feeling queasy The boat encounters debris from a tsunami, and Uncle Jack tells the boys about "terrible things" he's seen Chris gets sick, and Uncle Jack gives him pills to sleep Chris dreams of terrifying scenarios while on the boat The boat starts sinking, and Frank kicks Chris to wake him up Chris goes outside, grabs supplies, and heads to a clearing Chris reaches a rocky shore and feels disappointed by the empty ocean
Beachcombing in Vancouver and Alaska
- The narrator found a lot of discarded items on the beach in Vancouver and Alaska, including footwear, baseball caps, disposable lighters, and other debris.
- In Alaska, the beach was covered with pebbles, and the narrator found various items washed up from the ocean, such as bottles, buckets, and the bones of a whale.
- The narrator found a sandal and a pink flip-flop with a heart on the sole, solving at least one of their problems.
- After climbing a cliff, the narrator discovered a beautiful, golden sand beach that stretched for a mile along the shore.
- The narrator felt a sense of ownership over the beach and compared the experience to being in their mother's favorite movie, "Robinson Crusoe."
- The narrator encountered Frank, who appeared to be running from something and announced that there was nobody to the south, prompting them to head north instead.
- The narrator had a vivid imagination as a child, as evidenced by a report card from second grade, and often imagined future scenarios in great detail.
- The narrator initially struggled to make friends with Frank in Alaska.
- The beach in Vancouver was meticulously maintained by city workers, with logs arranged in perfect rows, contrasting with the wildness of the Alaskan beach.
- The narrator's father used to go beachcombing in Vancouver and would turn the activity into a game, pretending to search for treasure and speaking like a pirate.
- The narrator and Frank found a variety of discarded items on the Alaskan beach, which started off as fun but turned into a reminder of the impact of natural disasters, such as tsunamis, and the lives lost.
- The narrator felt a mix of enjoyment and sadness while beachcombing, as they realized that the discarded items had once been important to people who were likely deceased.
Salmon fishing on the river
- The narrator and Frank discover a river mouth with salmon swimming in it
- The river becomes the edge of their world, and they decide not to go farther
- The narrator feels happy at the river, describes a beautiful scene with a rainbow and salmon struggling up the waterfall to lay eggs
- Frank catches a salmon and brutally kills it, which makes the narrator think of his father
- The narrator tries to fish but loses the hook, causing tension with Frank
- The narrator and Frank eat seaweed from the beach
- The narrator beats a drum to keep the fog away and imagines ships hidden within it
- The narrator thinks about his father and asks Frank about his fishing experiences with his dad
- Frank becomes frustrated while fishing, and the narrator tries to help but ends up losing the hook
- Frank becomes angry and silent, and they eat seaweed on the beach
- The tension between the narrator and Frank grows as they walk back to the cabin
- Frank decides to eat on the beach like a picnic, and they eat seaweed that washed ashore
The Unlikely Friendship with a Raven
- The narrator, Frank, and a raven are present in the story
- Frank refuses to help the narrator with something, and the raven is described as clever
- The narrator has always wanted a dog or a snake but never got one
- The raven becomes a friend to the narrator, visiting the cabin daily
- Frank expresses dislike and jealousy towards the raven
- The raven is named Thursday by the narrator
- The arrival of a storm hints at the coming winter
- The raven is described as evil by Frank, but the narrator enjoys its company
- The narrator and Frank share stories about their pets
- The narrator finds happiness in the company of the raven and Frank during the storm
- The narrator feels content to have made a friend
- Frank suggests going outside to escape the cabin
Survival in Alaska
- Frank and the narrator struggle to start a fire in Alaska, using nine broken matches before succeeding.
- Thursday, a raven, is unafraid of the fire, hinting that he may have learned about matches from the previous cabin owner.
- Frank suggests that the previous owner may have killed a raven as a warning.
- The pair eat their first hot meal in Alaska, cooked over the fire.
- Frank plans to use gas to create a beacon for passing airplanes.
- The narrator reflects on the sadness of finding a baby's shoe washed ashore and buries it in a makeshift cemetery for lost children.
- The narrator reminisces about his mother and childhood, feeling a sense of loss and longing.
- Thursday, the raven, accompanies the narrator and provides comfort in the desolate surroundings.
- Frank is portrayed as longing for the sea, standing on the rocks wrapped in plastic capes.
- The narrator buries the shoe near the church-like meadow, reflecting on the idea of secrets vanishing in the forest.
- The narrator compares burying the shoe to his father's funeral, evoking memories of loss and grief.
- The text describes the difficulty of starting a fire, the companionship of the raven, and the emotional weight of finding the baby's shoe.
A Fateful Encounter and a Desperate Journey
- The protagonist encounters a boy named Frank in a yellow taxi at the cemetery gates, connecting their lives in Alaska.
- A revelation on the mountain brings a mix of emotions, leading to a realization that changes the protagonist's perspective.
- The protagonist rushes down the mountain, feeling like Robinson Crusoe, and loses his way in the forest.
- Faced with the choice of following a grizzly bear trail or risking getting lost, he chooses the former, driven by concern for Frank and Uncle Jack's daring nature.
- The protagonist's fear of encountering bears is palpable as he hastens towards the ocean, relieved at the sight of it.
- Upon returning to the cabin, the protagonist is anxious when he doesn't find Thursday, and worries about Frank's well-being.
- Upon entering the cabin, the protagonist is dismayed to find Frank lying on the bed, seemingly lifeless, while Thursday acts protectively.
- Thursday's behavior and the sight of Frank's injuries lead the protagonist to feel betrayed, and he attempts to drive Thursday away with force.
- The protagonist isolates himself in the cabin, ensuring Thursday cannot enter, and stays by Frank's side as he struggles through the night.
- Frank's restless sleep and distress lead the protagonist to offer reassurance and comfort.
- The protagonist's concern for Frank's well-being intensifies as Frank's condition worsens.
- The protagonist's emotional turmoil and dedication to caring for Frank illustrate the depth of their bond and the challenges they face in their isolated environment.
Family Secrets and Moral Dilemmas in the Wilderness
- The protagonist finds a man dead in the forest, and covers the body with sticks and leaves to make him a part of the forest.
- The protagonist's brother, Frank, displays a lack of empathy and a cruel streak, causing tension between them.
- The brothers have a strained relationship, with Frank making hurtful comments and the protagonist feeling unappreciated.
- Frank confesses to fabricating stories about their father, revealing a troubled family dynamic.
- The protagonist's thoughts are consumed by fear and uncertainty, as they grapple with the possibility of a bear attack and the presence of the dead man.
- The protagonist's pet raven, Thursday, goes missing, leading to distress and a failed attempt to replace it with another raven.
- Frank's deception about their father highlights the theme of troubled family relationships and the impact of absent or neglectful parents.
- The protagonist experiences vivid dreams about their father, reflecting unresolved emotions and a longing for familial connection.
- The story explores themes of morality and guilt, as the protagonist struggles with the decision to cover up the dead man's body and Frank's lack of remorse.
- The protagonist's fear and paranoia intensify, leading to irrational thoughts and a sense of impending danger.
- The changing weather and natural elements, such as snowfall and the presence of a raven, symbolize the protagonist's emotional turmoil and inner conflict.
- The story presents a complex portrayal of family dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the protagonist's internal struggle with fear, grief, and unresolved family secrets.
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