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Why was it so important for Brian to not get seriously injured?
Why was it so important for Brian to not get seriously injured?
It was so important because if he got seriously injured he may not be able to get food and starve.
What did the skunk do to Brian?
What did the skunk do to Brian?
The skunk sprayed Brian and then stole his eggs.
What is the shortcut he took referred to in the sentence 'He had tried to take a shortcut and paid for it with his eggs'?
What is the shortcut he took referred to in the sentence 'He had tried to take a shortcut and paid for it with his eggs'?
The shortcut he took was not putting his eggs in a safe enough place.
How did Brian decide to store food?
How did Brian decide to store food?
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How did Brian make a trap for the fish?
How did Brian make a trap for the fish?
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What can you infer from the last sentence in the chapter?
What can you infer from the last sentence in the chapter?
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Why does the author repeat the word 'mistakes' throughout this chapter?
Why does the author repeat the word 'mistakes' throughout this chapter?
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What effect did the skunk spray have?
What effect did the skunk spray have?
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Most of the chapter is an example of a...
Most of the chapter is an example of a...
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The last line 'of course he didn't know then how sick he would get of fish' is an example of...
The last line 'of course he didn't know then how sick he would get of fish' is an example of...
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What does 'rectify' mean in the context 'In the city, if he made a mistake, usually there was a way to rectify it.'?
What does 'rectify' mean in the context 'In the city, if he made a mistake, usually there was a way to rectify it.'?
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What does 'devastating' mean?
What does 'devastating' mean?
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What does 'corrosive' mean?
What does 'corrosive' mean?
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What does 'manure' refer to?
What does 'manure' refer to?
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Study Notes
Importance of Brian's Safety
- Serious injury could hinder Brian's ability to source food, leading to starvation.
Encounter with the Skunk
- A skunk sprayed Brian, causing him temporary blindness and subsequently stole his eggs.
Brian's Shortcut
- Brian's shortcut involved not securing his eggs properly, resulting in their loss to the skunk.
Food Storage Strategy
- To ensure food availability, Brian constructed a pen for fish and created a food shelf on a rock ridge.
Fish Trapping Method
- Brian built a trap using rocks, baited it with fish guts, and secured it with willow branches.
Inference on Diet
- The conclusion drawn is that Brian would consume a considerable amount of fish moving forward.
Significance of "Mistakes"
- The repeated emphasis on "mistakes" underscores Brian’s need to make correct decisions in wilderness survival.
Aftereffects of Skunk Spray
- Brian experienced nearly two hours of blindness due to the skunk's spray.
Use of Flashback
- The majority of the chapter illustrates a flashback, providing insight into Brian’s earlier experiences.
Foreshadowing in the Last Line
- The statement about Brian's future feelings towards fish serves as foreshadowing of potential dissatisfaction with his diet.
Vocabulary Terms
- Rectify: To correct or make right; referenced in relation to mistakes made in the city versus the wild.
- Devastating: Refers to severe damage or destruction.
- Corrosive: Describes a substance that gradually eats away, often used metaphorically.
- Manure: Refers to animal waste used as fertilizer to enrich the soil.
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Explore the challenges Brian faces in wilderness survival, including his encounters with wildlife and the strategies he employs for food storage. This quiz focuses on key events that test his resilience and decision-making skills. Discover how mistakes play a significant role in his survival.
