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What can be inferred about the narrator's relationship with Frightful based on their interactions?
What can be inferred about the narrator's relationship with Frightful based on their interactions?
- The narrator views Frightful primarily as a source of food.
- The narrator has a close, affectionate bond with Frightful, finding amusement in her antics. (correct)
- The narrator resents Frightful for her dependence and inability to survive independently.
- The narrator maintains a strictly professional, detached relationship with Frightful.
What does the narrator's decision to help the mouse reveal about their character?
What does the narrator's decision to help the mouse reveal about their character?
- The narrator is naive and unaware of the predator-prey relationship between Frightful and the mouse. (correct)
- The narrator is primarily motivated by a desire to test Frightful's hunting skills.
- The narrator possesses a strong sense of empathy and concern for even the smallest creatures.
- The narrator is bored and seeking entertainment by interfering with nature.
What does the phrase "Barometer was yanking his way home" suggest in the context of the approaching storm?
What does the phrase "Barometer was yanking his way home" suggest in the context of the approaching storm?
- The atmospheric pressure was rapidly decreasing, indicating a severe weather change. (correct)
- A person named Barometer was struggling to get home.
- The wind was blowing so hard it was pulling objects along with it.
- The narrator was having difficulty navigating due to poor visibility.
What is the most likely reason the narrator includes the detail about "possum sop"?
What is the most likely reason the narrator includes the detail about "possum sop"?
The narrator kicked the door with force. Which of the following options is the most likely meaning of 'It gave a little, cracking like china'?
The narrator kicked the door with force. Which of the following options is the most likely meaning of 'It gave a little, cracking like china'?
What does the narrator's reaction to being sealed in by the ice storm reveal about their personality?
What does the narrator's reaction to being sealed in by the ice storm reveal about their personality?
Why does the narrator emphasize the thickness and extent of the ice storm's impact on the environment?
Why does the narrator emphasize the thickness and extent of the ice storm's impact on the environment?
How does Frightful's experience with the ice storm contribute to the overall theme of the passage?
How does Frightful's experience with the ice storm contribute to the overall theme of the passage?
What is the most likely reason the narrator went to sleep in their 'underwear and suit'?
What is the most likely reason the narrator went to sleep in their 'underwear and suit'?
What does the narrator's observation that the 'morning sounds of the forest' did not penetrate their 'glass house' suggest about the impact of the ice storm?
What does the narrator's observation that the 'morning sounds of the forest' did not penetrate their 'glass house' suggest about the impact of the ice storm?
The author observes various animals active in the snow except for which of the following?
The author observes various animals active in the snow except for which of the following?
What survival strategy does the author observe in the male cardinal during a cold, grey day?
What survival strategy does the author observe in the male cardinal during a cold, grey day?
Why does the author consider the presence of a great horned owl significant to the Gribley farm?
Why does the author consider the presence of a great horned owl significant to the Gribley farm?
What initially alerts Frightful to the presence of the great horned owl near the hemlock tree?
What initially alerts Frightful to the presence of the great horned owl near the hemlock tree?
What does the author's observation of animal tracks in the snow primarily suggest about the winter environment?
What does the author's observation of animal tracks in the snow primarily suggest about the winter environment?
The author mentions the cardinal 'fluffed up'. What purpose does fluffing serve for birds in cold weather?
The author mentions the cardinal 'fluffed up'. What purpose does fluffing serve for birds in cold weather?
The author notes that the owl's wings made no sound. What adaptation allows owls to fly so silently?
The author notes that the owl's wings made no sound. What adaptation allows owls to fly so silently?
The author sees branches dump their loads of snow. What natural phenomenon is most responsible for causing this?
The author sees branches dump their loads of snow. What natural phenomenon is most responsible for causing this?
Flashcards
Winter Animal Activity
Winter Animal Activity
Small mammals like mice, weasels, and shrews were all very active, hunting or gathering materials for insulation.
Birds and Energy
Birds and Energy
Birds need to constantly consume food to maintain energy levels in cold weather.
Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation
Sitting still and conserving energy helps birds survive cold weather.
Birds' Feet in Winter
Birds' Feet in Winter
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Owl Pellet
Owl Pellet
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Owl Presence Signifies
Owl Presence Signifies
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Owl Wing Span
Owl Wing Span
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Igloo
Igloo
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Possum Sop
Possum Sop
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Frightful
Frightful
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Snow Block Circle
Snow Block Circle
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Snakeweed
Snakeweed
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Lousewort
Lousewort
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Ice Storm
Ice Storm
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Tree Sparrows
Tree Sparrows
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Hemlock
Hemlock
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Lichens
Lichens
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Deer-hide door
Deer-hide door
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Study Notes
- Animal activity is abundant despite the snow, with various creatures like mice, weasels, mink, foxes, shrews, and rabbits actively hunting or gathering materials.
- Birds wake up later in the day and communicate with each other before searching for food.
- The narrator wonders how much food a small bird needs to consume to survive the cold weather.
Cardinal Behavior
- A male cardinal was observed sitting in a hawthorn bush on a cold, grey day, conserving energy instead of actively seeking food.
- The cardinal shifted its feet, warming them by pulling them up into its feathers like socks.
Great Horned Owl Discovery
- On January 8th, while taking Frightful to the meadow, Frightful showed signs of alarm near a hemlock tree.
- An owl pellet was found, leading to the discovery of a great horned owl camouflaged as a broken limb.
- The owl's wingspan was estimated to be five feet.
- The presence of the owl is special because it indicates the Gribley farm is a suitable habitat for wilderness birds.
Approaching Storm
- An attempt was made to build an igloo during a brief period of sunny weather.
- A grey cloud approached from the northwest, bringing damp air.
- The narrator and Frightful sought shelter in the tree room before the weather worsened.
- The weather deteriorated into drizzle, mist, and freezing temperatures, causing the deer-hide door to ice over.
Meal Preparation
- A meal called "possum sop" was prepared, consisting of frozen possum stewed with lichens, snakeweed, and lousewort.
- The narrator was amused by the names of the plants associated with the meal.
- A mouse was heard trying to enter the dwelling for warmth.
- The narrator tried to open the door to allow the mouse in, but it was frozen shut requiring force to open.
Iced In
- The narrator woke up to find himself sealed inside the tree due to a severe ice storm.
- The ice was thick, coating the trees and binding branches to the ground.
- Frightful struggled to perch on the icy branches and slipped on the ground before managing to fly to an ice-free spot.
- The narrator slipped and fell on the ice while exiting the dwelling.
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Description
Observations of animal behavior in winter, including hunting, foraging, and energy conservation. Details a male cardinal conserving energy on a cold day. Discovery of a great horned owl and analysis of its habits.
