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What did Abel use to avoid being soiled by the sap while cutting the daisy?
What did Abel use to avoid being soiled by the sap while cutting the daisy?
- His wife's scarf
- A paper napkin
- A leaf from the fern
- His handkerchief (correct)
What did Abel plan to do with the daisy after cutting it?
What did Abel plan to do with the daisy after cutting it?
- Wear it as a boutonniere
- Present it to his wife as a parasol (correct)
- Throw it into the woods
- Use it as a bookmark
What did Abel and Amanda enjoy for lunch in the sunless woods?
What did Abel and Amanda enjoy for lunch in the sunless woods?
- Delicate sandwiches of pot cheese and watercress (correct)
- Burgers and fries
- Pizza and soda
- Sushi and miso soup
What game did Abel and Amanda play after having lunch?
What game did Abel and Amanda play after having lunch?
What happens to Abel's boat?
What happens to Abel's boat?
Where do Abel and Amanda seek shelter during the storm?
Where do Abel and Amanda seek shelter during the storm?
What does Amanda lose to the wind?
What does Amanda lose to the wind?
Where does Abel find himself after being swept away by the storm?
Where does Abel find himself after being swept away by the storm?
What does the story depict?
What does the story depict?
What is Abel clinging to in the storm?
What is Abel clinging to in the storm?
What intensifies into a hurricane during the picnic?
What intensifies into a hurricane during the picnic?
What caused the protagonist to become stranded on the island?
What caused the protagonist to become stranded on the island?
Where does Abel eventually get stuck?
Where does Abel eventually get stuck?
How did the protagonist feel about his survival skills after eating twigs and bark?
How did the protagonist feel about his survival skills after eating twigs and bark?
What does Abel feel rushing past him?
What does Abel feel rushing past him?
What did the protagonist do after realizing he had climbed down a tree he had never climbed up?
What did the protagonist do after realizing he had climbed down a tree he had never climbed up?
What was the protagonist contemplating while waiting for rescue?
What was the protagonist contemplating while waiting for rescue?
What is the primary focus of the story?
What is the primary focus of the story?
What does Abel wonder about during the ordeal?
What does Abel wonder about during the ordeal?
What did the protagonist envision about narrating his adventures?
What did the protagonist envision about narrating his adventures?
What happens to Abel as he faces the waterfall?
What happens to Abel as he faces the waterfall?
How did the protagonist feel about his expectations of rescue towards the end?
How did the protagonist feel about his expectations of rescue towards the end?
What was the protagonist clutching when he fell asleep and woke up stranded?
What was the protagonist clutching when he fell asleep and woke up stranded?
What did the protagonist eat when feeling hungry and marooned?
What did the protagonist eat when feeling hungry and marooned?
What did the protagonist find lodged in a tree on the island?
What did the protagonist find lodged in a tree on the island?
What did the protagonist realize about the landscape after a second spell of sleep?
What did the protagonist realize about the landscape after a second spell of sleep?
What did the protagonist ponder about while marooned on the island?
What did the protagonist ponder about while marooned on the island?
What was the protagonist's ultimate decision towards the end of the story?
What was the protagonist's ultimate decision towards the end of the story?
What did the man use as a rudder for his first boat?
What did the man use as a rudder for his first boat?
What did the man use as a sail for his sailboat?
What did the man use as a sail for his sailboat?
What did the man kiss for good luck before setting off on his boat?
What did the man kiss for good luck before setting off on his boat?
What materials did the man use to construct the boat?
What materials did the man use to construct the boat?
What did the man use to prevent leakage in the boat?
What did the man use to prevent leakage in the boat?
What did the man use as a rudder for his sailboat?
What did the man use as a rudder for his sailboat?
What did the man use as a mast for his boat?
What did the man use as a mast for his boat?
What did the man use as a sail for his first boat?
What did the man use as a sail for his first boat?
What did the man use as a sail for his first boat?
What did the man use as a sail for his first boat?
What did the man use as a sail for his sailboat?
What did the man use as a sail for his sailboat?
What did the man use as a rudder for his sailboat?
What did the man use as a rudder for his sailboat?
What did the man use as a mast for his sailboat?
What did the man use as a mast for his sailboat?
What does Abel contemplate as a means of crossing the river?
What does Abel contemplate as a means of crossing the river?
What does Abel decide to construct in order to cross the river?
What does Abel decide to construct in order to cross the river?
What does Abel wish for while stranded on the island?
What does Abel wish for while stranded on the island?
What is Abel's attitude towards finding food on the island?
What is Abel's attitude towards finding food on the island?
What does Abel consider building to conquer the river?
What does Abel consider building to conquer the river?
What does Abel initially attempt to navigate the stream with?
What does Abel initially attempt to navigate the stream with?
What does Abel dismiss as a means of crossing the river?
What does Abel dismiss as a means of crossing the river?
What does Abel long to communicate with on the island?
What does Abel long to communicate with on the island?
How does Abel feel about his predicament on the island?
How does Abel feel about his predicament on the island?
What does Abel consider when contemplating crossing the river without a boat?
What does Abel consider when contemplating crossing the river without a boat?
What is the first thing Abel attempts to navigate the stream with?
What is the first thing Abel attempts to navigate the stream with?
What is Abel's initial reaction to being marooned on the island?
What is Abel's initial reaction to being marooned on the island?
What did Abel attempt to do in an effort to reach Amanda?
What did Abel attempt to do in an effort to reach Amanda?
What did Abel construct in an attempt to glide to his wife?
What did Abel construct in an attempt to glide to his wife?
How did Abel feel after his failed attempt to glide to his wife?
How did Abel feel after his failed attempt to glide to his wife?
What did Abel feel the tree was aware of while he was climbing?
What did Abel feel the tree was aware of while he was climbing?
What does Abel do as summer transitions to autumn?
What does Abel do as summer transitions to autumn?
What does Abel do to make his log more comfortable for living?
What does Abel do to make his log more comfortable for living?
What does Abel use to dig out a book from the snow on the island?
What does Abel use to dig out a book from the snow on the island?
What does Abel collect from the owl after a fierce battle with it?
What does Abel collect from the owl after a fierce battle with it?
What does Abel use to store milkweed fluff, seeds, dry berries, and mushrooms for a hard winter?
What does Abel use to store milkweed fluff, seeds, dry berries, and mushrooms for a hard winter?
What does Abel become increasingly paranoid and anxious about on the island?
What does Abel become increasingly paranoid and anxious about on the island?
Who does Abel express his determination to leave the island to?
Who does Abel express his determination to leave the island to?
What does Abel make to find solace in reading on the island?
What does Abel make to find solace in reading on the island?
What does Abel do after having a perilous encounter with the owl?
What does Abel do after having a perilous encounter with the owl?
What does Abel do after becoming increasingly paranoid and anxious on the island?
What does Abel do after becoming increasingly paranoid and anxious on the island?
What does Abel find solace in on the island?
What does Abel find solace in on the island?
What does Abel use to make snowshoes on the island?
What does Abel use to make snowshoes on the island?
What does Abel express a strong desire for after a perilous encounter with the owl?
What does Abel express a strong desire for after a perilous encounter with the owl?
What does Abel do after making snowshoes and a homemade shovel on the island?
What does Abel do after making snowshoes and a homemade shovel on the island?
What does Abel use as a talisman after encountering the owl?
What does Abel use as a talisman after encountering the owl?
What does Abel use to mark his way back to his home on the island?
What does Abel use to mark his way back to his home on the island?
What does Abel recite, feeling like he is casting a spell on the owl?
What does Abel recite, feeling like he is casting a spell on the owl?
What does Abel use to fend off the owl when it attacks him?
What does Abel use to fend off the owl when it attacks him?
What does Abel use to make himself a winter cape with a hood for the approaching winter?
What does Abel use to make himself a winter cape with a hood for the approaching winter?
What does Abel discover along the shore but realizes that it cannot freeze?
What does Abel discover along the shore but realizes that it cannot freeze?
What provides Abel a sense of connection to the civilized world?
What provides Abel a sense of connection to the civilized world?
What does Abel address, seeking comfort and safety?
What does Abel address, seeking comfort and safety?
What does Abel contemplate after reading a chapter about bears going to war?
What does Abel contemplate after reading a chapter about bears going to war?
What does Abel feel like he is casting on the owl when he recites an incantation?
What does Abel feel like he is casting on the owl when he recites an incantation?
What does Abel become extremely cautious and wary of, even in daylight, after the encounter with the owl?
What does Abel become extremely cautious and wary of, even in daylight, after the encounter with the owl?
What does Abel feel a sense of advantage over after using it as a talisman?
What does Abel feel a sense of advantage over after using it as a talisman?
What is Abel's main occupation during the harsh winter?
What is Abel's main occupation during the harsh winter?
What brings Abel joy during the winter?
What brings Abel joy during the winter?
What does Abel do to try to keep warm during the harsh winter conditions?
What does Abel do to try to keep warm during the harsh winter conditions?
What intensifies as Abel endures the harshness of winter?
What intensifies as Abel endures the harshness of winter?
What is evident throughout the text regarding Abel's emotions?
What is evident throughout the text regarding Abel's emotions?
What does Abel reminisce about during the harsh winter?
What does Abel reminisce about during the harsh winter?
What consumes Abel's thoughts during the harsh winter?
What consumes Abel's thoughts during the harsh winter?
What is the primary focus of the text?
What is the primary focus of the text?
What does the text depict regarding Abel's feelings?
What does the text depict regarding Abel's feelings?
What does Abel long for during the harsh winter?
What does Abel long for during the harsh winter?
What is evident about Abel's struggle during the harsh winter?
What is evident about Abel's struggle during the harsh winter?
What does Abel's loneliness and yearning for companionship and comfort indicate?
What does Abel's loneliness and yearning for companionship and comfort indicate?
What does Abel do when he encounters the obese, elderly frog?
What does Abel do when he encounters the obese, elderly frog?
What is the name of the obese, elderly frog that Abel encounters?
What is the name of the obese, elderly frog that Abel encounters?
How does Abel feel about shaking hands with Gower the frog?
How does Abel feel about shaking hands with Gower the frog?
How does the frog, Gower Glackens, react upon encountering Abel?
How does the frog, Gower Glackens, react upon encountering Abel?
What does Abel find when he arrives home?
What does Abel find when he arrives home?
Where does Abel find Amanda when he arrives in Grover Park?
Where does Abel find Amanda when he arrives in Grover Park?
What is Abel's initial reaction upon seeing Amanda in Grover Park?
What is Abel's initial reaction upon seeing Amanda in Grover Park?
How does Abel feel upon reuniting with Amanda?
How does Abel feel upon reuniting with Amanda?
What does Abel do after reuniting with Amanda?
What does Abel do after reuniting with Amanda?
What is Abel's emotional state upon Amanda's return home?
What is Abel's emotional state upon Amanda's return home?
What does Abel do upon recognizing Mt. Eunice?
What does Abel do upon recognizing Mt. Eunice?
What does Abel reveal about his vocation?
What does Abel reveal about his vocation?
How does Abel confront the cat in the tree?
How does Abel confront the cat in the tree?
What does Gower attribute Amanda's charm to?
What does Gower attribute Amanda's charm to?
What does Abel do when he arrives in Grover Park?
What does Abel do when he arrives in Grover Park?
What does Gower observe about the river's current?
What does Gower observe about the river's current?
What is Abel's attitude towards the cat's behavior?
What is Abel's attitude towards the cat's behavior?
What does Abel complete, which he is proud of and wishes to show to Amanda?
What does Abel complete, which he is proud of and wishes to show to Amanda?
What is Abel's initial reaction upon recognizing Mt. Eunice?
What is Abel's initial reaction upon recognizing Mt. Eunice?
What does Gower suggest about Abel's vocation?
What does Gower suggest about Abel's vocation?
How does Abel feel about reuniting with Amanda?
How does Abel feel about reuniting with Amanda?
What is Gower's plan once he regains his strength and the river's current subsides?
What is Gower's plan once he regains his strength and the river's current subsides?
Why does Gower dismiss Abel's idea of a rope bridge?
Why does Gower dismiss Abel's idea of a rope bridge?
What does Abel learn about Gower's life while sculpting his statue?
What does Abel learn about Gower's life while sculpting his statue?
What does Gower observe about the river's condition as his departure appears imminent?
What does Gower observe about the river's condition as his departure appears imminent?
What does Gower's contemplative nature and observation of the river indicate?
What does Gower's contemplative nature and observation of the river indicate?
What does Abel express admiration for?
What does Abel express admiration for?
What does Gower attribute Amanda's charm to?
What does Gower attribute Amanda's charm to?
What does Abel reflect on after reaching the other side of the river?
What does Abel reflect on after reaching the other side of the river?
What does Abel encounter after waking up in the natural vault?
What does Abel encounter after waking up in the natural vault?
What does Abel experience after being attacked and carried away by the cat?
What does Abel experience after being attacked and carried away by the cat?
Where does Abel find shelter after seeing his island from a distance?
Where does Abel find shelter after seeing his island from a distance?
What does Abel do after reflecting on his past year in solitude?
What does Abel do after reflecting on his past year in solitude?
What does Abel see from a distance before finding shelter in a natural vault?
What does Abel see from a distance before finding shelter in a natural vault?
What does Abel feel after eventually reaching the other side of the river?
What does Abel feel after eventually reaching the other side of the river?
What does Abel encounter vague apprehensions about?
What does Abel encounter vague apprehensions about?
What does Abel do after waking up in the natural vault?
What does Abel do after waking up in the natural vault?
What does Abel do after encountering vague apprehensions about what he will find at home?
What does Abel do after encountering vague apprehensions about what he will find at home?
What does Abel reflect on after being attacked and carried away by the cat?
What does Abel reflect on after being attacked and carried away by the cat?
What does Abel face after encountering vague apprehensions about what he will find at home?
What does Abel face after encountering vague apprehensions about what he will find at home?
What does Abel do after becoming increasingly desperate for rescue?
What does Abel do after becoming increasingly desperate for rescue?
What does Abel use to try to communicate his need for rescue?
What does Abel use to try to communicate his need for rescue?
What does Abel long for as he watches the river's water levels decrease?
What does Abel long for as he watches the river's water levels decrease?
What does Abel do to keep busy while waiting for rescue?
What does Abel do to keep busy while waiting for rescue?
What realization does Abel have about Gower's actions after waiting for weeks?
What realization does Abel have about Gower's actions after waiting for weeks?
What does Abel hope for to aid his potential escape from the island?
What does Abel hope for to aid his potential escape from the island?
What does Abel become increasingly desperate for as time passes?
What does Abel become increasingly desperate for as time passes?
What does Abel observe as the text ends?
What does Abel observe as the text ends?
What does Abel do to try to attract attention for rescue?
What does Abel do to try to attract attention for rescue?
What does Abel realize about the lack of rescue after weeks of waiting?
What does Abel realize about the lack of rescue after weeks of waiting?
What does Abel become increasingly desperate for as time passes?
What does Abel become increasingly desperate for as time passes?
What does Abel do after realizing that Gower may have forgotten about him?
What does Abel do after realizing that Gower may have forgotten about him?
Study Notes
Stranded on an Island
- Abel's second attempt to navigate the stream fails, and his boat shatters on a rock
- He resolves to build a catamaran using sticks and oars, but it also fails to conquer the river
- Abel realizes his marooned situation and contemplates crossing the river without a boat
- He considers tunneling under the river but dismisses the idea due to potential risks
- Instead, he decides to construct a bridge of some sort, feeling hopeful and exploring the island
- The island is described as familiar with rocks, trees, and wildlife, and Abel estimates its size
- Abel longs to communicate with wild birds and feels resentful and bored with his predicament
- He wishes to be back home with his wife and elegant possessions, but realizes he may have to spend more than one night on the island
- Despite his boredom, Abel is confident in finding food on the island from edible plants and insects
Abel's Harsh Winter
- Abel wishes for misfortune to befall itself, including turning into lead, becoming blind, and sinking in quicksand.
- Abel spends most of January and February indoors due to a great blizzard and cold weather.
- Abel's days are uncounted, and his main occupation is finding and eating food in the dark.
- The snow gradually lowers, allowing light to enter Abel's home, bringing him joy.
- Despite the arrival of spring, February brings even harsher winter conditions, making Abel shiver uncontrollably.
- Abel attempts to keep warm by stuffing chinks and padding himself with clothing and materials from his home.
- The cold and wind persist, making Abel sick and weak, leading to resentment and longing for the comfort of home.
- Abel reminisces about the coziness of home, imagining his loved ones and the warmth of the indoors.
- Abel's thoughts are consumed by his distant loved ones, including his mate, parents, sisters, brothers, and friends.
- Abel's longing for home and loved ones intensifies as he endures the harshness of winter.
- Abel's loneliness and yearning for companionship and comfort are evident throughout the text.
- The text portrays Abel's struggle to survive and his deep longing for warmth, companionship, and home.
Abel's Wait for Rescue
- Abel and Gower discuss Gower's worries about his family and his impending departure
- Gower promises to return with help and to contact Amanda at 89 Bank Street, Mossville
- Gower goes into a trance and then bids farewell to Abel before swimming away
- Abel waits for Gower's rescue crew while keeping busy with art and survival
- He eats various plants and starts making sculptures and drawings
- Despite waiting for weeks, no one comes to rescue Abel
- Abel realizes that Gower may have forgotten about him after successfully crossing the river
- Abel tries to send smoke signals and messages down the river, but no help arrives
- He hopes for a drought to lower the river so he can swim across, while constantly thinking of Amanda
- Abel's longing for Amanda intensifies as he watches the river's water levels decrease
- Abel becomes increasingly desperate for rescue and yearns to be reunited with Amanda
- The text ends with Abel observing the river's diminished flow and dry rocks appearing where water used to be
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Experience the journey of Abel as he faces various challenges, from being stranded on an island to enduring harsh winters and waiting for rescue. Explore the themes of survival, resilience, longing, and hope in this compelling literary quiz.
