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Why did the protagonist decide to fell an oak tree and burn a hole in it?
Why did the protagonist decide to fell an oak tree and burn a hole in it?
- To create a fire pit for warmth during the cold nights.
- To build a sturdy shelter to protect themselves and Frightful from the elements.
- To create a container for collecting rainwater as a reliable water source.
- To construct a vessel large enough to steep a deerskin in tannic acid for tanning. (correct)
What process did the protagonist undertake to soften the deer hide after it had been dried?
What process did the protagonist undertake to soften the deer hide after it had been dried?
- Smoking it over a low fire for several hours.
- Applying a mixture of animal fats and tree sap to moisturize the hide.
- Soaking it in warm water and then stretching it repeatedly.
- Chewing, rubbing, jumping on, and twisting it. (correct)
Why were jesses and leashes important for Frightful, the falcon?
Why were jesses and leashes important for Frightful, the falcon?
- They allowed Frightful to be tethered for training purposes. (correct)
- They were necessary for controlling Frightful during hunting expeditions.
- They served as a means of communication between the protagonist and Frightful.
- They were used to identify Frightful as the protagonist's companion.
How did the protagonist improve their frog-catching technique?
How did the protagonist improve their frog-catching technique?
What ingredients are combined in the frog soup recipe mentioned in the text?
What ingredients are combined in the frog soup recipe mentioned in the text?
Why did the protagonist set a figure-four trap?
Why did the protagonist set a figure-four trap?
What was the initial bait used in the figure-four trap, and why was it ineffective?
What was the initial bait used in the figure-four trap, and why was it ineffective?
What did the protagonist eventually use as bait in the figure-four trap, and what made it effective?
What did the protagonist eventually use as bait in the figure-four trap, and what made it effective?
What does the narrator gradually realize about The Baron's behavior?
What does the narrator gradually realize about The Baron's behavior?
What is the purpose of the whistle in the training of Frightful?
What is the purpose of the whistle in the training of Frightful?
What does the narrator mean by the 'feather word'?
What does the narrator mean by the 'feather word'?
Why does the narrator start burning out another tree?
Why does the narrator start burning out another tree?
What does this passage reveal about the narrator's relationship with animals?
What does this passage reveal about the narrator's relationship with animals?
The narrator mentions designing bigger and better pockets on a deer-hide suit. What does this imply about the narrator's long-term plans?
The narrator mentions designing bigger and better pockets on a deer-hide suit. What does this imply about the narrator's long-term plans?
What challenge does the narrator face with the arrival of summer?
What challenge does the narrator face with the arrival of summer?
Why might the narrator feel uneasy, thinking that The Baron was laughing after the ankle-nipping incident?
Why might the narrator feel uneasy, thinking that The Baron was laughing after the ankle-nipping incident?
Flashcards
Tanning Hide
Tanning Hide
Steeping hide in tannic acid to preserve it.
Tannic Acid
Tannic Acid
Acid from oak trees used for tanning hides. Created by soaking oak chips in water.
Jesses
Jesses
Small straps fastened to a falcon's legs so it may be tethered.
Smoking Meat
Smoking Meat
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Bone Spearhead
Bone Spearhead
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Frog Spear
Frog Spear
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Figure-Four Trap
Figure-Four Trap
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Hickory Salt
Hickory Salt
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The Baron
The Baron
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The Baron's Affection
The Baron's Affection
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Frightful
Frightful
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Falcon Training
Falcon Training
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"Feather Word"
"Feather Word"
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Increasing Flight Distance
Increasing Flight Distance
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Post-Flight Celebration
Post-Flight Celebration
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Food Niches
Food Niches
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Study Notes
- The narrator tanned a deer hide by steeping it in tannic acid.
- Tannic acid is derived from oak chips in water.
- An oak stump was used as a vessel to hold the deer hide while it steeped.
- Once dried, the hide was chewed, rubbed, and twisted to soften it.
- The tanned hide became a door, and pieces were later cut off for various uses.
- Strips of the hide were used to make jesses, or leg straps, for Frightful.
- Meat that couldn’t be eaten immediately was smoked and stored.
- A bone from the deer was fashioned into a spearhead to improve frog catching.
The narrator's unconventional cooking
- Frogs were a favorite meal and were prepared in various ways.
- Frog soup was made with wild onions, water lily bulbs, wild carrots, and acorn flour, served in a turtle shell.
The narrator's increasing need for clothing
- Existing pants and sweaters were becoming threadbare.
- Deerskin suit was desired.
- A figure-four trap was rigged to catch a deer, baited with elderberries.
- Hickory salt mixed with turtle fat was used as bait, as deer are attracted to salt.
- The Baron Weasel nipped the narrators ankle, causing the deer to flee.
- The narrator believes the weasel could be lonely, which explained the strange actions.
Training Frightful
- Training Frightful was a long process involving a whistle and meat as a reward.
- Frightful was placed on a stump with a long leash, and the narrator would step back with meat and whistle.
- The whistle was intended to associate the sound with food.
- Frightful would fly to the narrator's hand, where she would be petted and fed.
- Frightful never ate unless she flew to the narrator's fist.
- Frightful eventually came when whistled without food as a reward and not hungry, understanding the whistle meant "Come."
- This behavior change was called gentle recognition and meant contentment.
- The narrator gradually increased the distance Frightful had to fly.
Preparing for Winter
- An old sweater was used for gathering, inspiring bigger pockets on the future deer-hide suit.
- The summer provided abundant food, stored for the winter.
- Existing storage (niches) were not sufficient.
- Preparation began for a bin to store hickory nuts, walnuts, and acorns.
Additional Information
- Hikers and vacationers in the woods posed a threat.
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Description
The narrator tanned a deer hide with tannic acid from oak, using it for various purposes including making jesses for Frightful. Frogs were a dietary staple, cooked into soup with wild ingredients and served in a turtle shell. The narrator also needed to replace his tattered clothes.
