Abel's Island by William Steig True and False

Abel and Amanda's picnic was ruined by unexpected rain.

Amanda spent the entire time reading under a fern.

Abel cut down a daisy to present as a parasol to his wife.

The champagne was warm because it was not kept in a bucket of ice.

The man successfully crossed the river on his first attempt

The man built a sailboat using driftwood, bark, and grass

The boat was constructed with a mast, rudder, and caulking to prevent leakage

The man had experience in building things before constructing the boat

The man used his jacket as a sail for the boat

The man kissed a piece of fluff from his wife for good luck before setting off

The man sailed towards the same shore he was on

The boat was well-crafted despite the lack of tools and crude materials

The man felt a sense of shame and doubt as he set sail on his handmade boat

The man was determined to reach the other side and was hopeful about the journey

The text conveys the man's resourcefulness and determination in facing the challenges of the river

The man encountered no challenges during his journey on the handmade boat

True or false: The protagonist woke up on the island clutching a rusty nail.

True or false: The protagonist's boat was stuck in a tree due to a flood.

True or false: The protagonist discovered that he was not alone on the island.

True or false: The protagonist felt distressed about his disheveled appearance.

True or false: The protagonist ate some bark and felt proud of his survival skills.

True or false: The protagonist awoke to find the landscape unchanged after a second spell of sleep.

True or false: The protagonist felt joyous at realizing he had climbed down a tree he had never climbed up.

True or false: The protagonist hummed to himself while waiting for rescue.

True or false: The protagonist contemplated crossing the river to find his wife, Amanda.

True or false: The protagonist wanted to narrate his adventures dramatically to his audience.

True or false: The protagonist expected too much in terms of rescue and decided to find a way back home.

Abel and Amanda sought shelter in a cave with various animals during the storm.

The storm intensified into a tornado.

Amanda's scarf was snatched by the wind and Abel did not go after it.

Abel found himself in a river and faced a waterfall.

Abel's boat did not capsize as he struggled to survive.

Abel eventually got stuck in a known place in the dark.

Abel wondered how long he could endure the ordeal.

Abel did not feel the heavy water rushing past him, tugging at his clothes.

The story does not depict the struggle of Abel in the face of nature's fury.

Amanda was caught in the storm and swept away.

Abel and Amanda were on a hike when the storm hit.

The cave they sought shelter in was actually the entrance to a secret underground world.

Abel's first attempt at sailing was successful.

Abel decided to build a catamaran and row it using two long oars.

Abel's catamaran was wrenched from his grasp by the river, leading to another failed attempt.

Abel dismisses the idea of tunneling under the river due to potential dangers.

Abel estimates the island to be about 12,000 tails long and 5,000 wide.

Abel expresses frustration with his friends for not being able to rescue him.

Abel worries about having to spend the night on the island, with the possibility of staying longer.

The island provides plenty of edible plants and insects for food.

Abel's feelings of boredom, frustration, and longing for home are juxtaposed with the practicalities of survival in his new environment.

Abel considered constructing a bridge as a means of escape.

Abel's boat shattered against a rock, leaving him stranded on the island.

Abel longs to be surrounded by his possessions and loved ones.

Abel believed he could communicate with his wife Amanda through 'mind messages' and felt elated when he thought she was responding.

Abel's attempt to fly to his wife using a makeshift glider was successful, and he reached the far shore as he had anticipated.

Abel felt that the tree he climbed was somehow aware of his ascending spiral and enjoyed his delicate scurryings, just as he enjoyed the rugged toughness and sensible architecture of the tree.

Abel made a slow, graceful half circle and thudded down on his back in the grass when he flung himself into the void with his makeshift glider.

Abel's encounter with the owl was peaceful and non-threatening

Abel found solace in reading after digging out a book from the snow

Abel managed to wound the owl and collect its feathers

Abel expressed a strong desire for the owl's suffering

Abel's homemade shovel was used to dig out a boat from the snow

Abel's encounter with the owl ended in a peaceful resolution

Abel's determination to leave the island waned as he engaged in various activities

The owl attacked Abel in a non-violent manner

Abel's paranoia and anxiety decreased as he spent more time on the island

Abel's snowshoes were not helpful in navigating the snowy terrain

The owl's attack on Abel was unexpected and unprovoked

Abel's bitter curse towards the owl was fueled by a desire for its well-being

Abel creates sculptures of Amanda, his mother, father, and siblings

Abel finds joy in reading and makes an effort to stop at the end of a chapter

Abel discovers a massive book and a watch, hinting at civilized creatures visiting the island

The book Abel reads describes a happy masquerade ball and introduces characters and potential war

The island experiences the vibrant colors of autumn, which Abel enjoys

Abel decides to build a bridge as a means of escape from the island

The book Abel discovers provides him with entertainment and company on the island

Abel feels wistful for his normal life while enjoying the reading

Abel gathers elderberries to make wine and experiences the vibrant colors of autumn

The changing nature of the island prompts Abel to start preparing for winter

Abel hauls the heavy watch to his house and continues reading the book the next day

The book Abel reads is about a masquerade ball and a potential war

Abel encounters a silent, winged owl that attacks him, but he manages to fend it off with a penknife.

Abel reads a chapter about bears going to war, contemplating the concept of peace and war.

Abel uses the owl feather as a talisman, feeling a sense of advantage over the owl.

Abel recites an incantation, feeling like he is casting a spell on the owl.

Abel addresses a statue of Amanda, seeking comfort and safety.

He becomes extremely cautious and wary, even in daylight, after the encounter with the owl.

Despite his practical needs, Abel also takes time to relax and wonder.

Abel's mechanical watch starts ticking, providing a sense of connection to the civilized world.

He starts making himself a winter cape with a hood for the approaching winter.

As winter approaches, Abel becomes uneasy, noticing snowflakes and finding an owl feather.

Abel discovers thin ice along the shore but realizes that the swiftly flowing river cannot freeze.

Survival on a Deserted Island is a story about Abel's experiences after being stranded on an island.

Abel spends most of January and February indoors due to a great blizzard and cold weather.

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.

Abel's thoughts are consumed by his distant loved ones, including his mate, parents, sisters, brothers, and friends.

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 wishes for misfortune to befall itself, including turning into lead, becoming blind, and sinking in quicksand.

Abel's days are uncounted, and his main occupation is finding and eating food in the dark.

The cold and wind persist, making Abel sick and weak, leading to resentment and longing for the comfort of home.

Abel's longing for home and loved ones intensifies as he endures the harshness of winter.

Abel reminisces about the coziness of home, imagining his loved ones and the warmth of the indoors.

Abel encountered an obese, elderly frog who spoke to him after coming out of the stream.

The frog's name was Gower Glackens.

Abel enjoyed shaking hands with his frog friends.

The frog blinked and greeted Abel with a 'Hi'.

Abel's main concern is Gower's well-being rather than his own loneliness

Abel attempts to build a bridge as a means of escape from the island

Abel spends his time waiting for rescue by making art and surviving on foraged food

Abel expresses a strong desire for the owl's suffering

Abel's longing for Amanda and his hope for a drought sustain him as he waits for rescue

Abel believed he could communicate with his wife Amanda through 'mind messages' and felt elated when he thought she was responding

Despite the arrival of spring, February brings even harsher winter conditions, making Abel shiver uncontrollably

Abel felt that the changing nature of the island prompts him to start preparing for winter

The island provides plenty of edible plants and insects for food

The owl's attack on Abel was unexpected and unprovoked

Abel decides to build a catamaran and row it using two long oars

Abel discovers a massive book and a watch, hinting at civilized creatures visiting the island

Abel successfully reaches the shore and experiences overwhelming joy

Abel encounters a cat, and despite his initial terror, he is captured and carried away

Abel reflects on the potential loss of reuniting with loved ones and questions the cruelty of life

Abel starts making himself a winter cape with a hood for the approaching winter

Abel eventually got stuck in a known place in the dark

The protagonist contemplated crossing the river to find his wife, Amanda

The island experiences the vibrant colors of autumn, which Abel enjoys

Abel and Amanda were on a hike when the storm hit

Abel dismissed the idea of tunneling under the river due to potential dangers

Abel worries about having to spend the night on the island, with the possibility of staying longer

Abel's first attempt at sailing was successful

The man successfully crossed the river on his first attempt

Abel suggests building a rope bridge, but Gower dismisses the idea due to the distance and potential risks.

Abel starts sculpting a statue of Gower and learns about Gower's life, including his musical talents and family.

Abel reveals that his mother has provided for him, and he talks about his wife, Amanda, and her poetry.

Gower's reptilian torpors and impressive fly-catching abilities fascinate and disgust Abel.

Gower suggests that sculpting may be Abel's vocation, a thought that had not occurred to Abel before.

Gower becomes meditative and eventually decides to leave the island, feeling the river has calmed down enough for him to cross.

Abel's boat did not capsize as he struggled to survive.

Abel's snowshoes were not helpful in navigating the snowy terrain.

Abel's thoughts are consumed by his distant loved ones, including his mate, parents, sisters, brothers, and friends.

Abel and Amanda were on a hike when the storm hit.

Abel recites an incantation, feeling like he is casting a spell on the owl.

The man had experience in building things before constructing the boat.

Abel realizes he has to play the part of a mouse, and the cat leaps at him from the tree

Abel manages to fend off the cat and eventually falls asleep in the tree

Abel arrives in Grover Park and observes the townsfolk without revealing himself

Abel feels a mix of emotions as he prepares for Amanda's arrival, dressing up and setting up the house

Amanda arrives home and is overjoyed to see Abel

Abel's determination to leave the island waned as he engaged in various activities

Abel creates sculptures of Amanda, his mother, father, and siblings

Abel expresses frustration with his friends for not being able to rescue him

The changing nature of the island prompts Abel to start preparing for winter

Abel hauls the heavy watch to his house and continues reading the book the next day

The owl attacked Abel in a non-violent manner

The man sailed towards the same shore he was on