Sam's Decision in the Swamp
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What did Sam decide to do the next day?

  • Avoid going back to the little pond
  • Take his father to the little pond
  • Go back to the little pond alone (correct)
  • Tell his father what he had seen

    • How does Sam walk as described in the text?

  • Walking with a limp
  • Taking huge strides
  • Putting one foot straight in front of the other (correct)
  • Dragging his feet along

    • Why did Sam check his compass every four or five minutes?

  • Out of habit
  • To find his way back to camp
  • To see if the compass was still working
  • To make sure he was headed in a westerly direction (correct)

    • What does Sam do before going to bed every night?

    <p>He writes in his diary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sam write about in his diary?

    <p>His daily activities, observations, and thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Sam ending his diary entries with a question?

    <p>To give himself something to think about while falling asleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the greatest discovery Sam ever made according to his diary?

    <p>Finding a pair of trumpeter swans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam discover in the woods of Canada?

    <p>A nest of Trumpeter Swans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Beaver warn Sam about near their campsite?

    <p>The dangers of exploring the swampy pond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mr. Beaver find it strange that Sam wanted to return in thirty-five days?

    <p>Because he believed the area was nice all the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused a change in the woods and the pond?

    <p>The warm air blowing through the trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the creatures in the woods and pond feel when the warm air arrived?

    <p>Gladness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the vixen know when she was dozing in her den?

    <p>She knew that spring was approaching and she would soon have kits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the male swan trying to show by giving the water a mighty clout?

    <p>His courage and strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the cob proud of his wife?

    <p>For her ability to build a nest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the cob and his mate do after the female had worked on the nest for a couple of hours?

    <p>They took a break to have lunch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did every wild creature within a mile and a half of the pond hear?

    <p>The trumpeting of the swans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the female Trumpeter Swan looking for a nesting site?

    <p>It is crucial for hatching eggs and rearing young.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the male Trumpeter Swan, or cob, in defending their territory?

    <p>Delivering a powerful blow with his large wings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the overall condition of the pond during the winter?

    <p>Covered with snow and ice, cold and still</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the swan do when she had a strange feeling that she was being watched?

    <p>She twisted and turned to peer everywhere with her sharp eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the surprise that the swan had when she saw the small boy on the log?

    <p>The boy was being very quiet and had no gun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the cob whisper when the swan informed him about seeing the small boy on the log?

    <p>How did a boy get here.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the North American Black Swan, Cygnus Buccinator, express concern about?

    <p>The presence of a boy near their secluded spot in Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam, the boy, observe and become fascinated by?

    <p>The Trumpeter Swans and their nest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the male Trumpeter Swan, or cob, admire?

    <p>The beauty and perfection of the eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam do to save the swan from the fox?

    <p>Threw a stick at the fox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the cob do when he noticed the fox approaching the swan?

    <p>Warned the swan by making loud noises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the swans feel about Sam after he saved them from the fox?

    <p>Grateful and considered him their friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sam fascinated by after saving the swans from the fox?

    <p>The eggs and nest of the swans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the swan feel just before dawn?

    <p>She feels a slight movement under her breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the small dagger-tooth on the tip of the cygnet's bill?

    <p>To pick a hole in the egg shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cob feel about impending fatherhood?

    <p>He becomes poetic and proud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the cob do to ensure the safety of the cygnets?

    <p>Delivered a speech to the cygnets about potential dangers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprised Sam during his encounter with the cygnets?

    <p>The cygnets approached him and one of them pulled his shoelace as a greeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam keep a secret after leaving the camp?

    <p>The experience of having a baby swan pull his shoelace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the mother swan introduce to the cygnets?

    <p>Swimming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam observe the swans doing when he approached the pond with field glasses?

    <p>Welcoming his presence and complimenting his big eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color was the first cygnet that emerged from the eggs?

    <p>Gray and mustard-colored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the swan's wife's reaction when the cob expressed his happiness at the birth of their first cygnet?

    <p>Suggesting the cygnet could be a daughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the swan concerned about regarding their cygnet Louis?

    <p>Louis has not made any sounds or used his voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cob initially respond to the swan's concern about Louis?

    <p>He dismisses the swan's concern as baseless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cob's primary worry about the revelation concerning Louis?

    <p>He will be distressed by any imperfection in his family life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis feel when the cob mentioned the word 'dumb'?

    <p>Sad and hurt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the cob mean when he said 'Fate is cruel'?

    <p>He was expressing sympathy for Louis's situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the cob think there might be a slight advantage in not being able to speak at Louis's age?

    <p>It forces Louis to be a good listener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cob promise to do for Louis in the future?

    <p>Get him a mechanical device to convert air into beautiful sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Cob taking Louis aside for a private talk?

    <p>To urge Louis to say 'beep' to prove his ability to make sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Cob distressed by the news of Louis's inability to talk?

    <p>He was worried about Louis's future mating prospects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the wife recall about her past experiences with Cob?

    <p>How her voice played a significant role in attracting the cob to her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the swans leaving their nesting site at the end of summer?

    <p>To escape the cold weather and find a place with better food supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the swans learn to do during their time at the pond?

    <p>Dive and swim underwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cob describe their daily recreational trips?

    <p>Swimming in a line with the cob in front and the mother at the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three parts of flying explained to the cygnets?

    <p>Takeoff, ascent, and leveling-off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Montana described as having for the swans?

    <p>Red Rock Lakes, warm water from hidden springs, few enemies, and plenty of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the cygnets express concerns about regarding flying?

    <p>Getting lost and feeling dizzy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis do to express his approval?

    <p>Beating his wings and splashing water in his father's face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first thing the swans did before attempting to take off for the first time?

    <p>Swam downwind to the end of the pond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam hear before the swans took off for their journey to Montana?

    <p>The trumpeting of the swans as they took off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam observe about the swans during their successful flight?

    <p>Louis was the first of the young cygnets to become airborne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the teacher learn from Sam's perspective on walking twelve miles?

    <p>The man might not feel energetic after the first hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for Linda's estimation of the baby's milk intake in two feedings?

    <p>Spilling a little milk each time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Albert Bigelow's anecdote about a man trying to walk twelve miles illustrate?

    <p>The potential risk of heart failure from excessive walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Miss Snug abandon the arithmetic lesson?

    <p>Due to the class howling loudly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam suggest could potentially slow down a man attempting to walk twelve miles?

    <p>Finding berries to pick along the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam's perspective on walking twelve miles teach the teacher?

    <p>A man might drag his feet and slow down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Miss Snug acknowledge Sam's contribution to the class's learning?

    <p>Sam's unique perspective on arithmetic problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Sam mention that a man might develop a blister on his heel while walking twelve miles?

    <p>To emphasize potential factors slowing down the walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the teacher suggest about anything happening in four hours?

    <p>&quot;A man might develop a blister on his heel.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Linda estimate that the baby would drink about fifteen ounces in two feedings?

    <p>The baby spills a little each time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'without further ado' in the context of the passage?

    <p>Without any hesitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cob promise to do for Louis in the future?

    <p>Protect him from predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'What a swan' imply when used by the cob's wife?

    <p>She expresses doubt about the cob's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sam's perspective on walking twelve miles teach the teacher?

    <p>The value of perseverance and determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did every wild creature within a mile and a half of the pond hear?

    <p>The call of the trumpets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the female Trumpeter Swan looking for a nesting site?

    <p>It marked the beginning of their breeding season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color was the first cygnet that emerged from the eggs?

    <p>Yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam hear before the swans took off for their journey to Montana?

    <p>The beating of wings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Linda estimate that the baby would drink about fifteen ounces in two feedings?

    <p>Based on previous feeding experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Albert Bigelow's anecdote about a man trying to walk twelve miles illustrate?

    <p>The determination of people in difficult situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the cob see in the music store that he wanted?

    <p>A brass trumpet hanging by a red cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the cob see the instruments that he observed in the music store?

    <p>In a city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cob's primary concern as he approached the city of Billings?

    <p>Arriving after the shops had closed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the cob bestow upon Louis as a gift?

    <p>A trumpet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the cob hope Louis would be able to do with the trumpet?

    <p>Say ko-hoh, like every other swan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Louis unable to thank his father for the gift?

    <p>He couldn't speak or write</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the cob know that Louis had found favor in the sight of his son?

    <p>By the signs of bobbing head, waggling tail, and fluttering wings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the cob bird rob the music store?

    <p>To obtain a brass trumpet for his son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the store owner react when the cob bird crashed through the music store window?

    <p>He grabbed a shotgun and accidentally caused further damage to the store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the townspeople to the newspaper report about the robbery?

    <p>Some doubted its veracity while others believed it immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis carry around his neck in addition to the trumpet?

    <p>A slate and a chalk pencil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Louis eventually manage to make the trumpet emit a small gasping sound?

    <p>By holding his beak in a certain way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound did the trumpet make after Louis kept at it for the second day?

    <p>A clear note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis do as the car was disappearing from view?

    <p>He played the trumpet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Beaver's occupation?

    <p>Ranch owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam promise his mother before leaving?

    <p>To be a good boy and take care of himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the sound of Louis's trumpet remind the ranchers of?

    <p>Wild and wonderful things and places they had ever known</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument did Louis develop a love for?

    <p>Trumpet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Sam offer Louis a job as a camp bugler?

    <p>Bar Nothing Ranch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam buy for Louis to help him with the bugle calls?

    <p>Bugle call book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Camp Kookooskoos located?

    <p>Deep in the woods of Ontario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sam and Louis travel to the camp?

    <p>By canoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis carry with him when he arrived at the camp?

    <p>A slate, chalk pencil, and trumpet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the setting of the camp like?

    <p>In the middle of a quiet and serene wilderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many boys were at the camp?

    <p>Forty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument did Louis play to welcome the boys at the campfire?

    <p>Trumpet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was reminded to treat Louis with respect despite not liking birds?

    <p>Applegate Skinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Indian name for the camp, according to Mr. Brickle?

    <p>Camp Kookooskoos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis carry around his neck in addition to the trumpet?

    <p>Speech defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Brickle encourage the boys to do after addressing them at the campfire?

    <p>Go to bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Applegate Skinner receive for his act of bravery?

    <p>A Lifesaving Medal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis think about all the items hanging around his neck?

    <p>He was worried about looking like a hippie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was engraved on the Lifesaving Medal that Louis received?

    <p>To Louis the Swan, Who Saved Applegate Skinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis receive alongside the Lifesaving Medal?

    <p>A trumpet, a slate, and a chalk pencil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Brickle intend to write a letter recommending for Louis?

    <p>A Lifesaving Medal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Louis worried about in regards to his flight feathers?

    <p>Looking like a hippie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis think about the new medal he received?

    <p>It was a great honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Louis think he was beginning to look like a hippie?

    <p>Because of too many items around his neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Brickle proud of Louis for?

    <p>Being a brave lifesaver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the three little valves on a trumpet?

    <p>To assist in producing all the notes of the musical scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Louis unable to use the three little valves on his horn?

    <p>Because he had webbed feet which prevented him from using his toes independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis wish he could do with his three toes?

    <p>Use them to play all sorts of music on the trumpet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of music could a trumpeter play without pressing down any of the valves?

    <p>Bugle calls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What filled Louis with ambition and led him to think about making money after camp was over?

    <p>His love for music and casting about for ways of making money after camp was over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Louis need to have his web cut between his toes?

    <p>To improve his swimming ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Louis' primary reason for wanting to carry the moneybag, trumpet, slate, and medal?

    <p>To pay his father's debts and win Serena's love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Louis' main motivation for composing a love song for Serena?

    <p>To express his feelings for Serena without using her name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Louis feel it was necessary to wear the lifesaving medal?

    <p>To remind himself of a heroic act he performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Louis' realization about traveling with possessions while flying?

    <p>It was difficult as he had to carry unnecessary items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cost of a Swan Boat ride for grown-ups in Boston?

    <p>Twenty-five cents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Louis splash to a stop when he arrived in Boston?

    <p>A lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the park where Louis arrived and circled twice before gliding down?

    <p>Public Garden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Louis agree to go to the Ritz Carlton Hotel with the Boatman?

    <p>He felt unsafe in the park and thought it would be safer at the hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Louis' primary feeling as he entered the lobby of the Ritz Carlton Hotel?

    <p>Relief that he had a good job and could earn money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Louis to agree with the Boatman's suggestion about staying at the hotel?

    <p>He was concerned about potential trouble in the park at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Louis feel about the Boatman's suggestion to stay at the Ritz Carlton Hotel?

    <p>He was reluctant but decided to go along</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary job offered to Louis by the boatman?

    <p>Playing the trumpet and leading the Swan Boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate impact of Louis's performance on the Swan Boat business?

    <p>It quadrupled the boatman's business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the boatman respond when Louis revealed his debt and financial situation?

    <p>He was surprised that a swan would need money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the desk clerk at the Ritz Hotel refuse to allow the swan to stay?

    <p>He thought the swan might have lice, which birds often carry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Boatman try to convince the desk clerk that the swan should be allowed to stay at the Ritz Hotel?

    <p>By claiming that the swan was a famous musician and celebrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What possessions did Louis, the swan, have with him that the Boatman used to argue his case to the desk clerk?

    <p>His trumpet, moneybag, slate, chalk pencil, and lifesaving medal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the hotel clerk initially hesitant to give Louis a room?

    <p>He doubted Louis' celebrity status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis write on his slate to assure the clerk about his personal habits?

    <p>I sleep in the bathtub. Will not disturb bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis order to eat when he became hungry in his hotel room?

    <p>Twelve watercress sandwiches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Louis write a letter to Sam Beaver?

    <p>To share his experiences in Boston and his new job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis do before preparing for bed at the Ritz Carlton Hotel?

    <p>Took a bath and played his trumpet for Serena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Louis leave a tip at the expensive restaurant?

    <p>To show appreciation for the service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis wish for while feeling lonely at the restaurant?

    <p>He wished Serena was there with him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis do to take care of his trumpet?

    <p>He polished it and cleaned the spit out of it once a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What song did Louis play that made him think of Serena?

    <p>&quot;Beautiful Dreamer, Wake Unto Me&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Louis sleep after being paid a hundred dollars in cash?

    <p>On the lake, floating gracefully on the surface of the water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted some passengers to call for stronger gun control?

    <p>Louis's disrupted performance on the Swan Boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Louis traveling to Philadelphia to meet Mr. Lucas?

    <p>To accept a job offer in a nightclub for five hundred dollars a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Louis meet Mr. Lucas as planned?

    <p>At the Philadelphia Zoo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will Louis be required to do at the famous nightclub in Philadelphia?

    <p>Play the trumpet for customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will handle the contract for Louis's job at the nightclub?

    <p>Mr. Lucas, his agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been negotiated to allow Louis to keep intact at the zoo?

    <p>His wing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Louis expected to do at the lake for the people of Philadelphia?

    <p>Perform a free concert every Sunday afternoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the text, how is the word 'place' used?

    <p>As a transitive verb meaning 'to put or set in a particular position'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the word 'rest' used in the text?

    <p>As an intransitive verb meaning 'to rest or relax'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'gay' mean in the context of the text?

    <p>Brightly colored or showy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'be short on sleep' imply?

    <p>Having a lack of sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the word 'end' used in the passage?

    <p>As a noun referring to one extremity of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dozed off' mean in the given context?

    <p>Fell into a light sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the word 'mate' used in the text?

    <p>As a verb meaning to join together for breeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'feasted on' imply in this context?

    <p>Indulged with great delight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dressy' mean as used in the passage?

    <p>Formally attired or smartly dressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the word 'pleasing' used in the given context?

    <p>Causing pleasure or satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Head Man in Charge of Birds' reaction when he saw Serena at Bird Lake?

    <p>He ordered for her to be pinioned immediately to prevent her from flying away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Louis' immediate reaction when he saw the keepers approaching Serena with surgical instruments?

    <p>He grew hot with rage and realized their intentions to clip Serena's wing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis think when he saw the keepers approaching Serena with surgical instruments?

    <p>This is my moment. Nobody is going to clip my Love’s wing while I’m around.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis request the Head Man to do before the operation on Serena?

    <p>To guarantee that Serena won't try to escape and to let him send a telegram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis hope to achieve by sending a telegram to Sam Beaver?

    <p>To inform Sam about the emergency at the zoo and request his immediate assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sam's proposal to persuade the Head Man to let Serena remain free?

    <p>To donate one of the cygnets for extra security at Bird Lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Louis's trumpet performance on those who heard it?

    <p>It made the whole world seem better, brighter, wilder, and freer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis do when he visited the Head Man in Charge of Birds?

    <p>Declared his love for Serena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Head Man advise that Serena's left wingtip needed to be amputated?

    <p>To keep her at the zoo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis insist on despite the Head Man's advice?

    <p>His desire for freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the turning point in Sam Beaver's life?

    <p>The day he visited the Philadelphia Zoo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam do when he encountered the Head Man at the Bird House?

    <p>Defend freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam want to do after encountering the creatures at the zoo?

    <p>See them all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the proposal made by Sam to the Head Man regarding Serena, Louis's mate?

    <p>To let Serena go free in exchange for future young Trumpeter Swans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam assure the Head Man of regarding Louis's honesty?

    <p>Louis had saved a large sum of money to repay the music store owner for the stolen trumpet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Head Man admire about Louis's financial situation compared to humans?

    <p>The simplicity of a bird's financial situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam witness the animals doing at the Philadelphia Zoo?

    <p>Collecting objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accompanied Sam on his plane leaving Philadelphia?

    <p>Louis and Serena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Louis and Serena head towards after being left behind by Sam's plane?

    <p>South</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted in the text regarding Louis's feelings?

    <p>Freedom and joy in his accomplishments and newfound love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the storekeeper want to do with the money he received?

    <p>Use it to help birds through the Audubon Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'extinction' as explained by the storekeeper?

    <p>When you no longer exist because there are no others like you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the game warden say about the Trumpeter Swan?

    <p>It was making a comeback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cob's reaction when his wife interrupted his story?

    <p>He felt annoyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the cob's wife place her head after his return?

    <p>Across his neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the cob describe his condition after being shot at?

    <p>Faint and passing out with dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the cob head after jumping out of the hospital window?

    <p>To the candy store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the storekeeper do when the swan came back to Billings with money?

    <p>&quot;Gave it all to me&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Audubon Society is kind to birds.' What does this statement imply?

    <p>'The Audubon Society protects and helps birds'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis carry with him when he flew north with Serena?

    <p>A moneybag, a trumpet, a slate, and a chalk pencil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Louis and Serena arrive when they flew north?

    <p>At the little pond in the wilderness where Louis had been hatched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of Serena when Louis showed her the tiny island where his mother's nest had been?

    <p>She was enchanted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam do when he approached the pond with field glasses?

    <p>He heard the trumpet of the swan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Louis raise his horn and play taps over at the pond?

    <p>To signal the end of the day to his children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Louis think when he saw the keepers approaching Serena with surgical instruments?

    <p>He feels relieved that Serena is receiving medical attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sam write in his notebook after hearing Louis's horn?

    <p>He recorded his observations of the swans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Serena build her nest?

    <p>On a muskrat lodge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Louis and Serena spend the winter?

    <p>Montana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis donate in Philadelphia?

    <p>A cygnet to the zoo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The boy, named Sam, was on a camping trip with his father in the woods of Canada.

    • Sam was filled with wonder after discovering the nest of a Trumpeter Swan, which he had never seen before.

    • The nest was located on a small pond, and the swans were much larger than any bird Sam had seen before.

    • The male swan was guarding the female, who was sitting on eggs.

    • When Sam returned to camp, he found his father cooking fish for lunch.

    • Mr. Beaver warned Sam about the dangers of exploring the swampy pond near their campsite, as it was easy to get lost.

    • Sam loved the camping trips in Canada with his father, and they would often hire a bush pilot to fly them to a lake for fishing and exploring.

    • The pilot's name was Shorty, and he would land his plane on the lake to pick them up when their trip was over.

    • Sam enjoyed the peacefulness of the woods and the freedom from the distractions of everyday life, but he kept his discovery of the swans a secret.

    • Sam was unsure about what he wanted to do when he grew up, but he enjoyed his time in the woods with his father.

    • Sam and his father spent evenings on the campsite porch, and Sam wondered if they would be returning to camp in about a month.

    • Mr. Beaver found it strange that Sam wanted to return in thirty-five days, as he believed the area was nice all the time.

    • Spring was arriving, marked by budding trees, migrating birds, and the arrival of the Red-winged Blackbird.

    • The first warm day of spring brought the arrival of Trumpeter Swans.

    • Trumpeter Swans are large, pure white birds with black bills and feet.

    • They settled in a swampy pond to nest and raise a family.

    • For the first few days, they rested and fed.

    • The female began looking for a nesting site, a crucial decision for hatching eggs and rearing young.

    • They explored the upper and lower ends of the pond, considering various nesting locations.

    • The female found an ideal location on a tiny island, making it difficult for predators to access due to the long approach through the water and land.

    • The male swan, or cob, defended their territory with his large wings, which could deliver a powerful blow.

    • Trumpeter Swans have special names for their genders, including cob for the male.

    • Spring was arriving, marked by budding trees, migrating birds, and the arrival of the Red-winged Blackbird.

    • The first warm day of spring brought the arrival of Trumpeter Swans.

    • Trumpeter Swans are large, pure white birds with black bills and feet.

    • They settled in a swampy pond to nest and raise a family.

    • For the first few days, they rested and fed.

    • The female began looking for a nesting site, a crucial decision for hatching eggs and rearing young.

    • They explored the upper and lower ends of the pond, considering various nesting locations.

    • The female found an ideal location on a tiny island, making it difficult for predators to access due to the long approach through the water and land.

    • The male swan, or cob, defended their territory with his large wings, which could deliver a powerful blow.

    • Trumpeter Swans have special names for their genders, including cob for the male.

    • A swan and her mate are sitting on their nest, waiting for their eggs to hatch. The swan leaves the nest to drink and bathe, unaware of the danger nearby.

    • The Red Fox, attracted by the sound of water, approaches the swan intending to kill and eat her. The swan's mate, a cob, notices the fox and warns her.

    • Just as the fox is about to attack, Sam Beaver, a boy who visited them a month ago, saves the swan by throwing a stick at the fox, causing it to run away.

    • The swans are grateful to Sam for saving their lives and consider him their friend. Sam is thrilled to have saved the swans and is fascinated by their eggs and nest.

    • Sam reflects on the beauty and mystery of eggs and nests, marveling at how a bird knows how to build a nest without being taught.

    • The text describes the sounds of triumph and victory ringing around the pond after the fox is driven away, and Sam's joy and excitement at being near the swans.

    • The text also includes Sam's reflection on the importance and wonder of eggs and nests, and his curiosity about how birds build nests.

    • The swan glides through the water with the arrival of warmer weather and disappearing mist.

    • The swan's wife notes the swan's graceful language and corrects him, encouraging him to focus on gliding more.

    • The swan sits on her eggs, feeling them stirring with life after 35 days.

    • In the late afternoon, the first cygnet emerges, gray and mustard-colored, with bright eyes and wobbly legs.

    • The cob, the male swan, is overjoyed at the birth of their first cygnet and expresses his happiness.

    • The swan's wife suggests the cygnet could be a daughter, but the cob is confident they will have a good hatch.

    • Sam Beaver goes for a walk in the morning and leaves a note for his father.

    • Sam approaches the pond where the swans live with field glasses, and the swans welcome his presence.

    • The swans have a conversation about Sam's "big eyes" and believe his field glasses make them appear larger and more graceful.

    • Sam observes the swans hatching their cygnets and is content to keep company with them in the wilderness.

    • Sam spots the first cygnet's head and watches as more cygnets emerge, one at a time, and settle down next to their mother.

    • Father expresses his concern about having a defective child, a son named Louis, who seems to be unable to talk

    • Wife observes that Louis has never made a sound and suspects he was born without a voice

    • Cob (father) is distressed by this news as it could hinder Louis' ability to find a mate in the future

    • Wife recalls their past and how her voice played a significant role in attracting the cob to her

    • Cob remembers having a fine and resonant voice that helped him win her over

    • Cob decides to test Louis to see if he really has no voice

    • Cob takes Louis aside for a private talk and urges him to say "beep" to prove his ability to make sounds.

    • The cygnets (young swans) are enjoying their time near the pond with various activities and sounds of nature

    • They are about to embark on a journey to Montana, a state in the US, for the winter

    • Montana is described as having Red Rock Lakes, warm water from hidden springs, few enemies, and plenty of resources for swans

    • The cygnets are reassured that flying is achievable with the right attitude and good wing feathers

    • Flying is explained as having three parts: takeoff, ascent, and leveling-off

    • The cygnets express concerns about flying and getting lost, but their father reassures them that swans do not get dizzy and feel exalted in the air

    • The cygnets are encouraged to observe their father's demonstration of flying before attempting it themselves.

    • "Circle" is a Chinese character with multiple meanings, one of which is the English word "spy." In the text, "circle" is used as a verb meaning "to turn in a circle," and "spy" is used as a noun meaning "intelligence agent."

    • The cob bird, determined to obtain a brass trumpet, crashes through a music store window.

    • The store owner grabs his shotgun, which accidentally goes off, causing further damage to the store.

    • The owner, the clerks, and a salesgirl are all shocked and injured during the robbery. The cob manages to escape with the trumpet.

    • The next day, a newspaper reports on the unusual event, causing a stir in the town of Billings.

    • The cob explains to his wife that he robbed the store to get a trumpet for their son Louis.

    • The police are notified and investigate the damage, but express difficulty in finding and apprehending the avian thief.

    • The cob eventually returns home with the trumpet for his son, who is waiting nearby.

    • The text also mentions that the owner of the store estimates the damage to be around $900, and that some townspeople doubt the veracity of the newspaper report.

    • Louis discovers his love for the trumpet but faces issues with its theft and Serena's departure

    • He seeks help from Sam Beaver and sets off to the Bar Nothing Ranch

    • Flying with a trumpet and other belongings proves to be challenging

    • At the ranch, Sam offers Louis a job as camp bugler at a boys' camp in Ontario

    • Louis practices bugle calls and learns to play them effectively

    • Sam buys him a trumpet call book and teaches him how to hold and clean the trumpet

    • Louis practices daily in preparation for the camp job

    • He expresses his musical inclination and eagerness to become a good trumpeter

    • They pack for their departure to Camp Kookooskoos the next day, where Louis is likely to be the only camp bugler, a trumpeter swan.

    • Mr. Brickle, the director of the camp, addressed the boys and counselors gathered around a campfire

    • Introduced a new camper, Louis the Swan, a rare Trumpeter Swan

    • Hired Louis as a counselor, paying him the same salary as junior counselors

    • Louis is a musician, has a speech defect, and came from Montana with Sam Beaver

    • Boys clapped and welcomed Louis after he played a note on his trumpet, which was echoed across the lake

    • Applegate Skinner, who didn't like birds, was reminded to treat Louis with respect

    • New boy asked about the camp's name, Camp Kookooskoos, and was told it was an Indian name for the Great Horned Owl

    • Mr. Brickle explained the importance of a peculiar name for a boys' camp and encouraged the boys to go to bed, with Louis playing taps to signal the end of the day.

    • Louis, a swan with a trumpet, a moneybag, a lifesaving medal, a slate, and a chalk pencil, approached the boatman asking for work.

    • The boatman offered Louis a job leading and playing his trumpet in front of a Swan Boat, as it had no motor or oars.

    • The passengers were thrilled to see a live swan playing a trumpet and named him Louis, after the famous jazz musician.

    • Louis could write with his chalk pencil, and the passengers were amazed, cheering loudly.

    • The Swan Boat was shaped like a swan, with a hollow body, a bicycle seat, and pedals for propulsion.

    • Louis led the Swan Boat around the lake, playing music that delighted the passengers, who praised the unusual event as a dream and a lark.

    • The Swan Boats became an instant success, attracting large crowds and long lines, quadrupling the boatman's business.

    • Louis revealed he was in debt and needed the money to pay off his obligations.

    • The Swan Boats circled the lake throughout the day, carrying happy people, mostly children, and becoming a beloved attraction in Boston.

    • The boatman acknowledged Louis's talent and offered him a steady job, paying him $100 a week.

    • Louis admitted his debt to the boatman, who was surprised that a swan would need money.

    • The Swan Boats continued their daily routine of entertaining people, with Louis playing his trumpet, and the boatman selling tickets.

    • The Swan Boats operated all day long, carrying passengers around the lake.

    • The boatman was pleased with Louis's performance and asked where he would be spending the night.

    • Louis planned to spend the night on the lake.

    • The boatman was unsure about Louis staying on the lake.

    • Louis goes to an expensive restaurant and orders 12 sandwiches, costing $18.00. He signs the bill as "Louis the Swan" and leaves a tip.

    • Due to his long neck, Louis doesn't need a chair to eat and only wants the watercress from the sandwiches.

    • Feeling lonely, Louis thinks about his loved ones and wishes Serena was there with him.

    • He finds an article in the evening paper about himself, a Trumpeter Swan playing the trumpet for Swan Boat riders in the Public Garden.

    • Louis writes a letter to Sam Beaver about his experiences in Boston, his new job, and the enclosed newspaper clipping.

    • He addresses and mails the letter, then prepares for bed by taking a bath and playing his trumpet for Serena.

    • The Ritz has a strict no-brass-instruments-in-bedrooms rule, so Louis puts his trumpet away and goes to sleep, dreaming of Serena and the north.

    • Louis encounters various wild animals at a place he seldom visits due to work commitments in the city. Animals include snakes, zebras, monkeys, elephants, lions, tigers, wolves, foxes, bears, hippos, rhinos, woodchucks, skunks, hawks, and owls.

    • Louis is offered a job at a famous nightclub in Philadelphia. He will be required to make appearances every evening except Sunday and play the trumpet for customers.

    • The job will start on October fifteenth, and Louis will be paid well. Mr. Lucas, his agent, will handle the contract.

    • The cab fare to the nightclub will be paid by Mr. Lucas. Louis is also advised to leave his moneybag with Mr. Lucas for safekeeping during his stay in Philadelphia.

    • The birds in the zoo's luxury lagoon have undergone surgery, with one wing being clipped to prevent them from flying away. However, Mr. Lucas has negotiated with the management to allow Louis to keep his wing intact.

    • In return, Louis is expected to perform a free concert every Sunday afternoon at the lake for the people of Philadelphia. He is uncertain about the arrangement but accepts it due to his financial needs.

    • Louis arrives at the North Entrance of the zoo at nine on the evening of October fifteenth, and a taxi is waiting to take him to the nightclub. He is determined to protect himself if anyone tries to clip his wing.

    • The lake is home to various water birds, including ducks, geese, and three resident Trumpeter Swans named Curiosity, Felicity, and Apathy. Louis plans to meet them later.

    • The lake is fenced, and Louis flies over it to reach the North Entrance on the night of his first performance. He lands there promptly at nine and enters the taxi that takes him to his new job.

    • Louis, a trumpeter swan, arrives at Bird Lake and falls in love with a new swan named Serena.

    • Louis attacks and defeats two keepers trying to capture Serena, using his long neck and powerful wings.

    • Serena slips into the water and glides away with Louis following.

    • Louis visits the Head Man in Charge of Birds to declare his love for Serena.

    • The Head Man advises that Serena now belongs to the zoo and cannot be taken away.

    • Louis argues that she belongs to him due to the power of love.

    • The Head Man explains that Serena needs to have her left wingtip amputated to stay at the zoo and that Louis is making a mistake by wanting to take her away.

    • Louis insists on his desire for freedom and plays "Button up your overcoat, when the wind blows free."

    • The Head Man understands Louis' desire for freedom.

    • The text takes place on pages 142 to 145.

    • Sam and the Head Man discuss animals and their habit of acquiring things, with Sam sharing his observation that rats collect objects.

    • Sam and the Head Man visit the Philadelphia Zoo, where Sam writes a poem about the various animals and his experiences.

    • Sam leaves the poem on the Head Man's desk and departs from Philadelphia by plane, accompanied by Louis and Serena.

    • Louis and Serena are two large white swans, causing a commotion at the airport as they follow the plane.

    • Sam's plane gains speed and leaves the swans behind, with Louis and Serena changing course to head south.

    • They fly across several states, taking in different sights, before turning west and heading towards their home in Upper Red Rock Lake.

    • Louis had left Montana penniless, unknown, and alone, but now returns rich, famous, and with his bride Serena by his side.

    • The text highlights the freedom and joy that Louis feels in his accomplishments and newfound love.

    • Louis and Serena, a pair of swans, felt the arrival of spring and new life.

    • The world was waking up, with trees budding and birds returning.

    • Serena built her nest on a muskrat lodge, different from where Louis hoped.

    • They spent happy days raising their cygnets, who were hatched from eggs.

    • Every day was filled with joy, regardless of weather.

    • Once a year, they embarked on a long journey across America.

    • They visited Camp Kookooskoos, where Louis had saved a life and won a medal.

    • In Boston, the Swan Boatman welcomed them with a night at the Ritz.

    • In Philadelphia, Louis donated a cygnet to the zoo as promised.

    • After spending the winter in Montana, they returned to Canada to raise their family each spring.

    • Louis, a musician, took good care of his trumpet, which had attracted Serena to him.

    • Swans live long lives, and Louis and Serena continued this pattern year after year.

    • Sam Beaver, a friend, learned the meaning of the word "crepuscular" during a conversation with his father.

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