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What bird began to sing as Stuart lay there thinking?
What bird began to sing as Stuart lay there thinking?
- A bluebird.
- A nightingale.
- A mockingbird.
- A whippoorwill. (correct)
What problem did Stuart encounter with his canoe when he arrived at the campsite?
What problem did Stuart encounter with his canoe when he arrived at the campsite?
- The canoe was missing a paddle
- The canoe was too heavy to lift
- The canoe leaked badly (correct)
- The canoe was stuck in the mud
What material did Stuart use to repair the leak in the canoe?
What material did Stuart use to repair the leak in the canoe?
- Duct tape
- Nail polish
- Wood glue
- Spruce gum (correct)
What did Stuart do to make the canoe more stable?
What did Stuart do to make the canoe more stable?
What did Stuart use as a pillow for Harriet?
What did Stuart use as a pillow for Harriet?
What did Stuart have for supper?
What did Stuart have for supper?
Why was Stuart frustrated about his paddle?
Why was Stuart frustrated about his paddle?
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Study Notes
Canoe Repair
- Stuart finds a leaky canoe and attempts to repair it using spruce gum.
- He uses stones from the beach to ballast the canoe and make it float evenly.
- He makes a backrest and pillow for Harriet out of moss and his handkerchief.
- He uses a paper spoon as a paddle.
Preparations For The Date
- Stuart spends the whole afternoon preparing for his date with Harriet.
- He eats a supper of canned ham and dandelion milk.
- He imagines his date with Harriet in great detail, including swimming with her in a lily pad.
Stuart's Anxiety
- Stuart suddenly remembers that he sent a letter to Harriet but wonders if it was ever delivered.
- He worries about the letter going unnoticed.
- The sounds of a whippoorwill singing bring him back to the present.
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