Wilderness Wanderings
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How did Sam walk through the swamp?

  • Taking big strides to cover more ground
  • Dragging his feet to avoid making noise
  • Putting one foot straight in front of the other (correct)
  • Jumping from one spot to another
  • Why did Sam want to go back to the little pond alone?

  • He was not sure it was a good idea to bring his father (correct)
  • He wanted to keep the pond a secret from his father
  • He thought his father would disapprove of him visiting the pond
  • He was scared of the swamp and didn't want his father to worry
  • Why did Sam check his course every four or five minutes?

  • To find a shortcut through the swamp
  • To avoid encountering wild animals
  • To ensure he was headed in a westerly direction (correct)
  • To calculate the distance he had traveled
  • What physical characteristics did Sam possess?

    <p>Black hair and dark eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would getting lost in the woods and swamps of western Canada be a serious matter?

    <p>It is a wilderness with no trails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Sam's diary entries?

    <p>Recording experiences and thoughts about the swan's nest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sam's attitude towards solitude in the woods?

    <p>He is fond of solitude and reluctant to share his discoveries with his father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sam's deep fascination with in the woods?

    <p>The swans and their nest on the lonely pond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sam intend to revisit?

    <p>The swans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sam love to do during his camping trips with his father?

    <p>Experience tranquility and freedom in the wilderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Boy's Adventures in the Woods

    • The boy, Sam, heads west to explore a swampy pond and comes across a Trumpeter Swan nest.
    • Sam's deep fascination with the swans and the nest on the lonely pond.
    • Sam's interaction with his father and his inclination towards exploration and solitude.
    • Sam's love for camping trips in Canada with his father, Mr. Beaver.
    • Sam keeps a diary, recording his experiences and thoughts, and his excitement about the swan's nest.
    • The anticipation of the swan eggs hatching in about thirty-five days.
    • Sam's keen interest in birds and his intention to revisit the swans.
    • Sam's habit of writing in his daybook before bed, including drawings and questions for reflection.
    • Sam's reluctance to share his discoveries with his father and his fondness for solitude in the woods.
    • The special bond between Sam and his father during their camping trips in the wilderness.
    • The tranquility and freedom Sam experiences during the camping trips with his father.
    • Sam's love for nature, exploration, and the wilderness.

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    "Boy's Adventures in the Woods" Quiz: Test your knowledge on Sam's deep fascination with nature, his encounters with wildlife, and his special bond with his father during their camping trips. Explore Sam's love for solitude, reflection, and exploration in the wilderness.

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