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What animal does Jody Baxter wish he had?
What animal does Jody Baxter wish he had?
How does Jody feel while running toward the Glen?
How does Jody feel while running toward the Glen?
What does Jody notice about the clouds in the sky?
What does Jody notice about the clouds in the sky?
What does Jody wish for in relation to companionship?
What does Jody wish for in relation to companionship?
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What kind of environment is Jody passing through on his way to the Glen?
What kind of environment is Jody passing through on his way to the Glen?
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What sensory experience did the protagonist first feel when encountering the cold water?
What sensory experience did the protagonist first feel when encountering the cold water?
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What type of animal did the protagonist observe after crouching under the tree root?
What type of animal did the protagonist observe after crouching under the tree root?
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What does Jody feel excited about while watching the spring water?
What does Jody feel excited about while watching the spring water?
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What did Jody reflect upon regarding tree growth in different environments?
What did Jody reflect upon regarding tree growth in different environments?
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What did Jody find when he reached the magnolia tree?
What did Jody find when he reached the magnolia tree?
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How did Jody's surroundings change as he moved along the Silver Glen road?
How did Jody's surroundings change as he moved along the Silver Glen road?
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What was special about the spring Jody discovered?
What was special about the spring Jody discovered?
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What did Jody think regarding the relationship between dogs and trees?
What did Jody think regarding the relationship between dogs and trees?
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What was the primary use of birch bark by Native Americans?
What was the primary use of birch bark by Native Americans?
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What factor contributed most to the success of Rawlings' writing career?
What factor contributed most to the success of Rawlings' writing career?
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How long could a small birch bark canoe typically carry two people?
How long could a small birch bark canoe typically carry two people?
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What did European explorers think of the birch bark canoes when they first encountered them?
What did European explorers think of the birch bark canoes when they first encountered them?
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What component was used to make the seams of the birch bark canoe waterproof?
What component was used to make the seams of the birch bark canoe waterproof?
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Which aspect of Jody Baxter's experience is described in the passage?
Which aspect of Jody Baxter's experience is described in the passage?
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What did Rawlings find most challenging about her writing process?
What did Rawlings find most challenging about her writing process?
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How did Native Americans ensure that birch bark would flatten before being used to create canoes?
How did Native Americans ensure that birch bark would flatten before being used to create canoes?
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Study Notes
The Secret Spring
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896-1953) was born in Washington, D.C.
- She dreamed of writing fiction.
- Her writing career took off in north-central Florida.
- Rawlings's novel, The Yearling, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1939.
- The Yearling became a classic and a popular movie.
- She worked hard at her craft, aiming to write six pages a day, though satisfied with three.
Birch Bark Canoes
- Birch trees grow in Northeast forests.
- Native Americans valued birch bark for making useful items.
- Birch bark canoes were lightweight yet sturdy.
- They carried heavy loads over long distances.
- Canoes were built in varying sizes, depending on purpose.
- Small hunting canoes were 8-10 feet long, carrying two people.
- Larger canoes, used for transporting goods, could reach 24 feet in length and carry up to 10 people.
- Building a birch bark canoe took several weeks.
- Birch bark was peeled, flattened with stones, placed on a frame, and seams glued with pine gum and charcoal.
- European explorers in the 1500s were amazed by the birch bark canoes.
- They influenced the design of modern canoes made of aluminum and fiberglass.
Observing Nature
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A boy is enjoying time in a spring, observing his surroundings.
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The spring is cold but enjoyable, allowing him to feel the cool waters.
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He is curious about minnows and other wildlife.
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He sees a frog beneath a tree and finds the moment humorous.
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He finds a spring in his area.
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It flows into a larger lake, leading to the ocean.
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The springs excitement leads to a sense of wonder about nature.
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The boy's exploration and appreciation of nature are evident.
Realistic Fiction
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A spring bubbles up from the ground.
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There's a whirlpool where the water rises from the earth.
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The creek is part of the St. John's River.
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The boy is excited by the beginning of the ocean near the spring.
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Animals and birds are part of the natural wonder of the spring.
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A boy experiences a secret spring.
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The spring is surrounded by various plants and trees.
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The boy finds the spring a secret and lovely place.
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The boy, Jody, explores a secret spring.
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He travels to the spring in the Florida backwoods.
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He is with his parents.
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It is set in the 1870s.
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He makes a journey through the woods and trees.
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He is fascinated by the nature around him.
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He makes observations about what he sees.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and her celebrated novel, The Yearling, alongside fascinating facts about birch bark canoes used by Native Americans. This quiz delves into literary heritage and indigenous craftsmanship, offering insights into both subjects through engaging questions.
