I Hole Up in a Snowstorm
I Get Started on This Venture
I Find Gribley's Farm
I Find Many Useful Plants
The Old, Old Tree
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Who is the main character, first and last name?

Sam Gribley

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What did the truck driver say to Sam?

he'd be back in the morning

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How did Miss Turner respond to Sam saying he wanted to find his grandfather's farm?

she helped him find research/books/maps

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What did Sam find as he explored the farm?

hickory trees and a small stream

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How many kids does Mr. Brisby have?

5

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Who are his two main animal friends?

Frightful the Falcon and Baron the Weasel

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His first night in the woods what was Sam unable to do?

sleep

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How did Sam find his grandfather's property?

maps Miss Turner had drawn

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How does Sam learn what is edible and not edible?

he followed the manual to see what the birds and animals were eating

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How many of Mr. Brisby's kids are currently adults?

4 out of 5

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What person is our story narrated in?

1st person

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What month did Sam leave New York?

May

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How did having a fire at night help?

it made the forest friendly and warm

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How old will Mr. Brisby be on April 14th, 2025?

48

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Why did Sam feel like he didn't plan well the first few days?

he didn't have food and worked too hard

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Why does our character decide to leave his apartment?

It is too crowded

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Who taught Sam how to make a fire?

the old man named Bill

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What was Sam finally able to do by the end of the chapter?

catch and cook catfish

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How long has Mr. Brisby had his current beard?

four years

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How does Sam put out his fires?

he smothers them with dirt

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Where does our character live?

inside a tree

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What did Sam say looked so splendid he would never look at it the same again?

the sunrise

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What kind of a tree does Sam live in?

hemlock

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How tall is Mr. Brisby?

5'11"

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Why was Sam so careful as to where he made his new home?

he didn't want to be found

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