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What does the author realize about their tree as they observe the skunks preparing for winter?
What does the author realize about their tree as they observe the skunks preparing for winter?
- The tree's location near the creek will keep it warmer than expected.
- The tree will attract more animals seeking shelter from the cold.
- The tree's leaves will provide enough natural insulation.
- The tree will become as cold as the outside air without heating. (correct)
Why does the author choose clay as the material for the fireplace and chimney?
Why does the author choose clay as the material for the fireplace and chimney?
- Clay is the lightest material to transport up the mountain.
- Clay was found at the bank where Bando dug clay for jam pots. (correct)
- Clay is readily available at the local hardware store.
- Clay is a traditional material for building fireplaces.
How does the author transport the clay up the mountain?
How does the author transport the clay up the mountain?
- In a backpack designed for carrying heavy loads.
- In their second-best pair of city pants, tied at the legs. (correct)
- By rolling it up the hill like a giant snowball.
- In a wheelbarrow borrowed from a neighbor.
The passage mentions the author feeling lonely while transporting the clay. Which detail contributes most to this feeling?
The passage mentions the author feeling lonely while transporting the clay. Which detail contributes most to this feeling?
What startles the author while they are feeling lonely and resting on the mountain?
What startles the author while they are feeling lonely and resting on the mountain?
What does the author, Sam Gribley, gather from the stream?
What does the author, Sam Gribley, gather from the stream?
Why does the author abandon eating crickets?
Why does the author abandon eating crickets?
What motivates Sam Gribley to begin preparing hides for clothing?
What motivates Sam Gribley to begin preparing hides for clothing?
What is the significance of the phrase 'raced September for her crop'?
What is the significance of the phrase 'raced September for her crop'?
What evidence suggests the animals in the forest are preparing for winter?
What evidence suggests the animals in the forest are preparing for winter?
What internal conflict does Sam Gribley begin to experience?
What internal conflict does Sam Gribley begin to experience?
Based on the text, how would you describe Sam Gribley's approach to survival?
Based on the text, how would you describe Sam Gribley's approach to survival?
How does the author create a sense of impending isolation in this section?
How does the author create a sense of impending isolation in this section?
Flashcards
Winter Preparations
Winter Preparations
Animals prepare for winter by finding shelter and warmth.
Clay Fireplace
Clay Fireplace
The narrator decides to build a clay fireplace in his tree to provide warmth during the winter.
Clay Source
Clay Source
The narrator will use clay from the creek bank Bando dug for jam pots.
Feelings of Isolation
Feelings of Isolation
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Baron's Leap
Baron's Leap
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Winter Mantle
Winter Mantle
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Autumn Foraging
Autumn Foraging
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Autumn Loneliness
Autumn Loneliness
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Bird Flocking
Bird Flocking
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Tanning Hides
Tanning Hides
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Squirrel Food Storage
Squirrel Food Storage
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Leaf Nest Building
Leaf Nest Building
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Autumn Fattening
Autumn Fattening
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Study Notes
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September dramatically changed the mountains:
- First, it dried the grasses, leading to seed dispersal and harvesting by mice and wind.
- Then, it prompted squirrels and chipmunks to gather and store nuts.
- Next, it turned aspen leaves yellow with frost.
- Finally, it gathered birds into flocks preparing to migrate south, filling the mountaintop with songs and wings.
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Sam Gribley describes feeling wonderful while gathering food:
- Arrowleaf bulbs
- Bulrush roots
- Nut-like tubers of sedges
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Frightful, Sam's falcon, eats crickets but Sam doesn't enjoy them.
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Sam smokes fish and rabbit, collects wild onions, and competes with September for the autumn harvest.
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The Baron Weasel appears to be molting, possibly changing from summer to winter fur, which makes him itchy.
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The Baron's molting reminds Sam that winter is approaching, causing him to feel fearful.
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Sam prepares for winter by softening rabbit and squirrel hides for clothing.
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Frightful sleeps while Sam works on the hides.
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Sam considers returning home for the winter.
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He notices animals preparing for winter:
- Jessie Coon James is very fat.
- Squirrels store food and build leaf nests.
- Skunks insulate their burrows with leaves.
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Sam realizes he needs to find a way to heat his tree.
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Sam fishes in the creek on a clear autumn day.
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He drifts to the bank where Bando dug clay for jam pots.
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Sam decides to build a clay fireplace and chimney to heat his tree.
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Sam carries clay up the mountain in his pants legs, reminded of scarecrows and Halloween.
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He recalls pranks from Third Avenue and feels very lonely.
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Sam is hugged by the cool wind and sees warblers migrating south.
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The Baron leaps from Sam's pants, distracting him from his loneliness.
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Description
Sam Gribley observes the changes September brings to the mountain, including seed dispersal, nut gathering, and bird migration. He prepares for winter by gathering food, smoking meat, and softening hides for clothing, while Frightful eats crickets.
