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Why did the narrator smoke the fish?
Why did the narrator smoke the fish?
- To use them as bait for catching other animals.
- To attract the Baron Weasel.
- To preserve the extra fish he couldn't immediately eat. (correct)
- To experiment with different types of wood.
Why did the narrator jump into his tree at the beginning of the passage?
Why did the narrator jump into his tree at the beginning of the passage?
- He saw the Baron Weasel approaching.
- He wanted to get a better vantage point for smoking the fish.
- He was startled by a shot.
- He heard a scream. (correct)
What action did the narrator take to prevent the deer carcass from being discovered?
What action did the narrator take to prevent the deer carcass from being discovered?
- He reported the incident to the authorities.
- He dragged it into the woods and covered it with hemlock boughs and ferns. (correct)
- He buried it deep in the forest.
- He left it in the meadow as bait to catch the poacher.
Why was the narrator worried after hiding in his tree?
Why was the narrator worried after hiding in his tree?
What can be inferred from the narrator's reaction to the gunshot?
What can be inferred from the narrator's reaction to the gunshot?
What does the description of the Baron Weasel's behavior suggest about its relationship with the narrator?
What does the description of the Baron Weasel's behavior suggest about its relationship with the narrator?
What does the narrator's attempt to smoke fish with pine wood suggest about him?
What does the narrator's attempt to smoke fish with pine wood suggest about him?
Why did the narrator hide his smoking rack in the spring?
Why did the narrator hide his smoking rack in the spring?
In the described interaction, how did the narrator initially attempt to calm Frightful?
In the described interaction, how did the narrator initially attempt to calm Frightful?
What action taken by the narrator indicated a state of high fear?
What action taken by the narrator indicated a state of high fear?
What was the narrator's immediate reaction upon hearing a shot in the distance?
What was the narrator's immediate reaction upon hearing a shot in the distance?
What realization brought a smile to the narrator while lying in the meadow?
What realization brought a smile to the narrator while lying in the meadow?
What did the narrator mean by writing “I think I grew an inch on venison!”?
What did the narrator mean by writing “I think I grew an inch on venison!”?
Why didn't the narrator keep detailed notes about preparing the deer?
Why didn't the narrator keep detailed notes about preparing the deer?
What does the phrase 'I could see my heart lift my sweater' suggest about the narrator's emotional state?
What does the phrase 'I could see my heart lift my sweater' suggest about the narrator's emotional state?
The narrator describes earthworms as 'voiceless animals of the earth.' What contrasts with this description?
The narrator describes earthworms as 'voiceless animals of the earth.' What contrasts with this description?
Flashcards
Falcon
Falcon
A bird of prey known for its speed and hunting skills.
Stroking
Stroking
To rub gently and repeatedly, often to calm or soothe.
Hypnotized
Hypnotized
Unable to move or react; in a trance-like state.
Hemlock
Hemlock
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Poacher
Poacher
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Venison
Venison
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Smoking (Meat)
Smoking (Meat)
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"Pip, pop, pop, pop"
"Pip, pop, pop, pop"
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Smoking Fish
Smoking Fish
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The Scream
The Scream
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Baron Weasel
Baron Weasel
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Poaching
Poaching
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Cry of Hunger
Cry of Hunger
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Crept
Crept
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Shot Rang Out
Shot Rang Out
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Flipped
Flipped
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Study Notes
- The narrator was smoking fish he caught in the stream as a way to preserve extra food
- Hard wood like hickory should be used, and pine should be avoided
- The narrator was visited by the same weasel he met in the trap
- The weasel tugged at the narrator's pants leg and led him to a hole in a boulder
- The narrator heard a shot and saw a deer stumble into the meadow
- The narrator dragged the dead deer into the woods and covered it with hemlock boughs and ferns
Interaction with Frightful and the Poacher
- The narrator hid his smoking rack and put out the fire before hiding in his tree with Frightful
- The shot came from the side of the mountain, giving the narrator about four minutes to clean up
- Frightful cried out of hunger, so the narrator stroked her stomach to hypnotize her into silence
- A man with a shotgun came into the meadow and headed towards the hemlock forest
- The narrator stayed hidden all morning, stroking Frightful and promising her deer meat
Processing the Deer and Reflection
- The narrator skinned and quartered the deer with Frightful's help
- The narrator wrote on a piece of birch bark, "I think I grew an inch on venison!"
- The narrator and Frightful went to the meadow, lay in the grass, and watched the stars
- The narrator heard popping noises and discovered it was earthworms coming to the surface
- The narrator was glad to know that earthworms could make just a little stir in the world
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Description
The narrator hides his smoking rack and fire with Frightful. A poacher appears in the meadow, leading the narrator to conceal himself and Frightful in a tree. He strokes Frightful to keep her quiet, promising her deer meat.
