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What motivates Matt to venture into the Catskills?

  • He wants to train a bird and needs a secluded location.
  • He is trying to prove his survival skills in the wilderness.
  • He aims to find the wild boy and write a story for his newspaper, hoping to become a reporter. (correct)
  • He is seeking refuge from a personal crisis.

How does the narrator react to Matt's arrival and his inquiry about the 'wild boy'?

  • The narrator immediately reveals their true identity as the 'wild boy'.
  • The narrator welcomes Matt warmly and invites him to share his food.
  • The narrator excitedly shares information and offers assistance.
  • The narrator dismisses the existence of the 'wild boy' as nonsense and attempts to divert Matt's attention. (correct)

What is suggested about Matt's character through his actions and words in the excerpt?

  • He comes across as indifferent and uncaring about the narrator's well-being.
  • He is depicted as resourceful and experienced in wilderness survival.
  • He is portrayed as arrogant and demanding, expecting special treatment.
  • He is characterized as naive and unprepared, yet also determined and generous. (correct)

How does the presence of Frightful, the falcon, influence the interaction between the narrator and Matt?

<p>Frightful's presence sparks Matt's curiosity and leads the narrator to reveal their interest in falconry. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the narrator's observation that Matt 'looked like the kind of fellow who didn’t know his own strength'?

<p>Matt possesses potential and good intentions but lacks self-awareness and experience. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What observation signaled to the protagonist that the spell of winter was broken?

<p>An owl broke the spell of winter. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the protagonist decide not to release Frightful into the wild?

<p>The protagonist feared that Frightful, being different and lacking a territory, would be killed by another falcon. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity was the protagonist engaged in when Frightful briefly flew away?

<p>Digging tubers and collecting dandelion shoots in the valley. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the protagonist describe Frightful's difference from a wild bird?

<p>Frightful is a captive bird, almost another kind of bird. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the protagonist realize about making maple syrup?

<p>It requires more maple sap than he initially thought. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the protagonist encounters the young man, what is the young man's initial perception of the protagonist?

<p>That the protagonist is the 'wild boy'. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Frightful demonstrate a conflict between her wild instincts and her bond with the protagonist?

<p>By hesitating between pursuing another hawk and returning to the protagonist's fist. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific talent of Frightful's does the protagonist depend on?

<p>Frightful's ability to track the sky and provide awareness of other life traveling the sky world. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Poughkeepsie New Yorker

A newspaper Matt Spell works for after school.

Matt's Motivation

Wanting to become a reporter drives Matt's actions.

Creating Fire

The main character creates a fire using flint and steel.

Estimating Age

The main character assesses Matt's age to be around thirteen or fourteen.

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Frightful

The bird sitting on the main character's shoulder is named Frightful, the falcon. She is on a leash.

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Maple Sap Run

The time when sap begins to flow in maple trees, typically signaling the end of winter.

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Sap to Syrup Ratio

A large amount of sap is needed to produce a small amount of syrup.

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Skunk Cabbage

A plant that emerges early in the spring, even through the snow, known for its distinctive odor.

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Frightful's Captivity

Frightful has hunting instincts trained for man and no defined territory other than the hemlock patch.

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Encounter in the Valley

A young man appears and speaks to Sam, demonstrating someone else is near his location.

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Sam's Identity

Sam denies he's a wild boy and claims he's just a citizen.

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Frightful's Return

Frightful returns to Sam even after spotting another hawk, it shows her loyalty and training.

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Scouting Valleys

Sam would walk into the valleys looking for edible plants

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Study Notes

  • The owl's presence marked the end of winter, leading to the resurgence of nature.
  • Insects appeared, birds nested, raccoons mated, and foxes called.
  • Maple trees' sap began to flow in late February, requiring 32 cups of sap to make one cup of syrup.

Spring's Arrival

  • Despite the activity, the narrator was still wearing winter clothing.
  • Ferns slowly unfurled.
  • Skunk cabbages emerged in the marsh, but the narrator found they didn’t taste good.
  • The valleys turned green, contrasting with the snow-capped mountains.

Frightful's Instincts

  • The narrator scouted the valleys for edible plants with Frightful.
  • Frightful's keen eyesight monitored the sky.
  • The narrator hesitated to release Frightful due to her dependence on him and her lack of wild survival skills.
  • Frightful's hunting skills had been adapted for humans, making her survival in the wild questionable.

Encounter in the Valley

  • While digging tubers, Frightful flew toward another duck hawk, pulling the leash.
  • The narrator's calls brought Frightful back, landing on his fist.
  • A young man, Matt Spell, appeared, having witnessed the interaction.
  • Matt identified the narrator as the "wild boy."
  • The narrator denied being the "wild boy".

Matt Spell's Story

  • Matt worked for the Poughkeepsie New Yorker newspaper.
  • Matt hoped to become a reporter by finding the "wild boy" and writing a story.
  • The narrator dismissed the "wild boy" stories as nonsense.
  • The narrator started a fire to warm Matt.
  • Matt was underdressed for the cold and shivering.

Bonding

  • The narrator questioned Matt's inadequate clothing, fearing for his well-being.
  • Matt admired the narrator's bird, Frightful.
  • The narrator identified himself as an amateur falconer with Frightful.
  • Matt finished his sandwich, prompting the narrator to offer Frightful's hunting skills for food.

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The arrival of spring is marked by the resurgence of nature. The narrator scouts for edible plants with Frightful, but is hesitant to release Frightful due to her dependence on him and her lack of wild survival skills. While digging tubers, Frightful flies toward another duck hawk.

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