My Side of the Mountain: The Baron Weasel
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Why does the narrator decide to gather nuts, even if they aren't fully ripe?

  • Because the squirrels are already harvesting them, creating a sense of urgency. (correct)
  • Because Frightful enjoys protecting the hickory nuts.
  • Because the skunk is also gathering the nuts and the narrator wants to compete.
  • Because the narrator needs to store nuts before the weather turns bad.

What role does Frightful play in the narrator's nut-gathering strategy?

  • She helps the narrator identify which nuts are the ripest.
  • She frightens away the raccoons also competing for the nuts.
  • She distracts the squirrels, allowing the narrator to gather nuts more easily. (correct)
  • She carries the collected nuts back to the narrator's storehouse.

The narrator resents the skunk because...

  • The skunk steals the narrator's apples to feed its young.
  • The skunk does not need the narrator's apples. (correct)
  • The skunk constantly disrupts the narrator's apple gathering.
  • The skunk is a more efficient apple gatherer than the narrator.

What does the narrator do with the gathered apples?

<p>Dries some and puts some in the storeroom tree to eat right away. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the Baron Weasel's visit?

<p>It signifies the end of the harvest and the approach of Halloween. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What detail about the Baron Weasel's behavior surprises the narrator?

<p>The Baron Weasel acted angry and not like himself. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator says the Baron Weasel's glance seems 'human' because...

<p>The Baron Weasel seems to recognize the narrator and sets a boundary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator offer the Baron Weasel?

<p>The remains of turtle soup. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the narrator to decide to host a Halloween party?

<p>He checked his calendar stick and realized it was Halloween. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the narrator's initial attitude toward sharing his food?

<p>Reluctant, as he needed every mouthful and took precautions to protect his stores. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator and Frightful leave the party treats out even when they weren't there to supervise?

<p>They wanted to continue the invitation to the local wildlife. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first indication to the narrator that the woodland creatures were aware of the Halloween party?

<p>The disappearance of a few nuts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Jessie C. James, the skunk, react to the arrival of the large raccoon?

<p>Jessie C. James became scared and allowed the raccoon to eat the venison. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initially surprised the narrator while he was observing the animals outside his tree?

<p>The appearance of a flying squirrel. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evidence suggests that the animals had become familiar with the narrator's camp?

<p>They behaved as if they owned the place, walking freely around. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the narrator to fall when he woke up in the middle of the night?

<p>He slipped on nuts that the animals had scattered. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'wet stinging spray' that struck the narrator as he chased the raccoons?

<p>The skunk's defensive spray. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the raccoons behave with the narrator's winter food supply?

<p>They used the food as toys, tossing it around playfully. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's immediate reaction after realizing the extent of the mess and chaos caused by the animals?

<p>He became angry and tried to get rid of the animals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the red fox react when the narrator shouted at it?

<p>It vanished as if by magic. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Frightful grab the narrator's hand so hard that he yelled?

<p>She was reacting to the chaos caused by the other animals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do at the end of the excerpt to try and reassert control over his camp?

<p>He throws wood on the fire and shouts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description of the narrator's overall emotional state at the end of the excerpt?

<p>Frustrated, violated, and determined to regain control. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Frightful's Role

A bird used to protect nuts from squirrels.

Squirrel Activity

Sign that nuts are ready to be harvested.

Apple Competitors

Squirrels, raccoons, and skunks wanting apples

Drying Apples

A method of preserving apples.

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The Baron Weasel

A weasel who visits the narrator.

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Weasel Chewing

What the Baron Weasel eats with.

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Nearing Holiday

A holiday nearing in the story.

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Weasel's Treat

What the Baron Weasel is given as a treat.

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Halloween

A celebration held on October 31st, known for costumes, trick-or-treating, and folklore.

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Tether

A temporary enclosure or fastening, often made of interwoven material.

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Woodland creatures

A group of animals native to a particular region or environment.

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Wild Rice

Wild rice is a grain that grows in shallow water. It can be cooked and eaten.

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Skunk

A nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive black and white stripes and defensive spray.

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Raccoon

A carnivorous mammal with a black mask and ringed tail, known for its intelligence and adaptability.

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Red Fox

A yellow-brown wild animal with a bushy tail, sharp snout, and an adaptable diet.

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Flying Squirrel

A small, nocturnal rodent with large eyes and flaps of skin that allow it to glide through the air.

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White-footed mouse

Small rodents, typically with white feet, that are commonly found in wooded areas.

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Cache

A place where items are hidden or stored, often for future use.

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Skitter

To move quickly or erratically, often out of fear or surprise.

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Dismay

A state of acute disturbance; alarm or dismay.

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Cavort

To play and frolic in a lively manner; to leap or skip about.

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Hard-won food

Food gathered or earned through effort or difficulty.

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Shaft of Light

A large beam of light.

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Study Notes

  • The narrator observes squirrels actively harvesting nuts and decides to gather them, fearing the squirrels will take them all.
  • Frightful, the falcon, is tethered to a hickory tree, scaring away squirrels from the nuts while the narrator gathers walnuts.
  • The narrator notes the squirrels seem to communicate the location of nut trees to each other.
  • After stocking up on nuts, the narrator competes with squirrels, raccoons, and a skunk for apples.
  • The narrator gathers apples, dries some, and stores others for immediate consumption.
  • The Baron Weasel appears, licking the narrator's turtle-shell bowl and approaching Frightful.

The Baron Weasel

  • The narrator gives the Baron the remains of turtle soup.
  • The Baron fiercely chews with its back molars, eyes gleaming and lips curled back, resembling an angry human.
  • The Baron's glance conveys that he knows the narrator and wants them to keep their distance.
  • The Baron departs, afterward Frightful relaxes.
  • The narrator realizes it is almost Halloween.
  • The narrator decides to have a Halloween party.

The Halloween Party

  • The narrator prepares a feast of nuts, smoked rabbit, crayfish, and apples as an invitation to the local wildlife.
  • Initially, not much happens, as it takes time for woodland creatures to get the message.
  • The narrator takes precautions by rolling a stone in front of the store tree, and the narrator and Frightful go to sleep.
  • In the morning, the narrator and Frightful leave the treats out and go to gather rabbit skins and wild rice.
  • Upon returning at dusk, the narrator finds a skunk eating the smoked rabbit.

Halloween Night

  • The moon is described as large and orange, the winds cool, and the stars bright.
  • The narrator feels as though Halloween is just beginning.
  • A large raccoon intimidates Jessie C. James (another animal), allowing it to eat the venison.
  • A red fox appears, weaving silently and emitting an owl-like cry.
  • A flying squirrel, a rare sight, shows up to eat beechnuts.
  • The narrator realizes the animals are familiar with the camp.

Halloween Chaos

  • The narrator is awakened by screaming and discovers raccoons have invaded the tree house.
  • The animals have scattered acorns and beechnuts everywhere.
  • The narrator chases the raccoons away and is sprayed by a skunk.
  • A bat flies around the candle.
  • Raccoons return, playing with the narrator's food supply.
  • The narrator chases the raccoons out and locks the door.
  • A red fox appears, seeming to smile.

Asserting Dominance

  • Frightful's sudden grab startles the narrator.
  • Smelling of skunk and robbed of food, the narrator throws wood on the fire, creating a large light.
  • The narrator imitates the raccoon bossing Jessie C. James and snarls.
  • The animals understand and move away.
  • The narrator looks for a witch, but sees a bat.
  • The narrator dives onto the bed and ties the door.
  • The passage ends with no further notes about Halloween.

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The narrator gathers nuts and apples, competing with local wildlife. The Baron Weasel appears, eats turtle soup, and warns the narrator to keep away. Frightful relaxes after the Baron leaves.

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