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What is the role of the fire warden?
What is the role of the fire warden?
- To assist hikers
- To prevent forest fires (correct)
- To manage wildlife
- To monitor weather
What are hoods and jesses?
What are hoods and jesses?
The straps on a falcon
Sam thought the fire warden came because of the smoke from his fire.
Sam thought the fire warden came because of the smoke from his fire.
True (A)
Who is The Baron?
Who is The Baron?
What does venison refer to?
What does venison refer to?
Frightful loves the liver, heart, and brain of the rabbits that Sam catches.
Frightful loves the liver, heart, and brain of the rabbits that Sam catches.
How did Sam keep the area around his tree less noticeable?
How did Sam keep the area around his tree less noticeable?
Sam entered his tree while the fire warden was around.
Sam entered his tree while the fire warden was around.
What type of wood did Sam use to build his fire after the warden's visit?
What type of wood did Sam use to build his fire after the warden's visit?
How did Sam make salt?
How did Sam make salt?
What did Sam want a deer for?
What did Sam want a deer for?
What noise did Sam hear that was made by earthworms?
What noise did Sam hear that was made by earthworms?
What did Sam whittle into a shovel?
What did Sam whittle into a shovel?
What did Frightful learn to ride balanced on?
What did Frightful learn to ride balanced on?
Who is The poacher in the story?
Who is The poacher in the story?
What did Sam find at the bottom of the gorge while hiding?
What did Sam find at the bottom of the gorge while hiding?
What is the best way to preserve fish and venison according to Sam?
What is the best way to preserve fish and venison according to Sam?
How was Sam's bed described?
How was Sam's bed described?
Flashcards
Who is a fire warden?
Who is a fire warden?
A person responsible for preventing forest fires.
What are hoods and jesses?
What are hoods and jesses?
The straps that restrain a falcon.
Who is The Baron?
Who is The Baron?
The weasel that Sam caught in a box trap.
What is venison?
What is venison?
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How did Sam keep his tree hidden?
How did Sam keep his tree hidden?
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What type of wood did Sam use for his fire?
What type of wood did Sam use for his fire?
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How did Sam make salt?
How did Sam make salt?
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Why did Sam want a deer?
Why did Sam want a deer?
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What sound did Sam hear?
What sound did Sam hear?
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What did Sam whittle into a shovel?
What did Sam whittle into a shovel?
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What did Frightful learn to balance on?
What did Frightful learn to balance on?
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Who is The Poacher?
Who is The Poacher?
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What did Sam find in the gorge?
What did Sam find in the gorge?
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What is the best way to preserve meat?
What is the best way to preserve meat?
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How was Sam's bed described?
How was Sam's bed described?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Entities
- Sam: Protagonist living in the wilderness, observant and resourceful.
- Frightful: Sam's falcon companion, enjoys consuming specific parts of prey.
- The Baron: A weasel caught by Sam in a trap, exhibits unpredictable behavior.
Important Items and Concepts
- Fire Warden: A forester in uniform; Sam is wary of his presence, suspecting he may discover his secret living situation.
- Hoods and Jesses: Straps used for handling falcons, essential for managing Frightful effectively.
- Venison: Deer meat that contributes to Sam's nutritional growth, illustrating the impact of wild living on his physical development.
Environmental and Survival Elements
- Fire Management: Sam's strategy includes using very dry wood to minimize smoke after the warden's visit, preventing detection.
- Home Maintenance: Sam keeps his area around the tree clean to avoid drawing attention and ensure his stealth.
Creative Solutions
- Shovel Creation: Sam finds a board in the stream and whittles it to create a shovel, showcasing his ingenuity.
- Salt Production: By boiling hickory sticks, Sam manages to produce salt, essential for food flavoring and preservation.
Wildlife Interactions
- Deer: Sam aspires to hunt a deer for practical uses like making a door, using its hide, and for warmth in the form of a blanket.
- Earthworms: Their noise is a natural sound in Sam's environment, showing the biodiversity around him.
Preservation Techniques
- Smoking: Sam learns this technique to extend the shelf life of fish and venison, highlighting traditional food preservation methods.
Shelter and Comfort
- Sam's Bed: Describes a springy, comfortable bed made from natural materials, fitting snugly into the structure of his tree residence.
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