Book
Mr. Halverson
Helped the boys make their bows
What was the name of the diseases the rabbits contracted?
Tularemia
what is one of the examples from the book used to describe personification on the slides?
The wood of the arrow sings and it is alive
Feathers
The hatchery allowed the boys to pluck turkey feathers before sending the turkeys to be slaughtered
What is the purpose of hunting according to Paulsen?
Simpy to hunt
What age group hunted with bow and arrows the most?
Young boys
What did Ben Pearson Archery sell?
a clamp-jig to put feathers on 3 at a time
What realization does the boy reach after succesfully shooting the deer with the arrow?
That he couldn't make any excuse for shoooting the deer and ending its life.
What does Paulsen repeating the word again multiple times symbolize?
To explain that the practice is not just about repetition, but about precision and almost perfection.
How much was earned per rabbit taken to Mr. Eckert?
A dime a rabbit
What animal cutout was used for bow practice?
A cardboard deer cutout
What is one major difference highlighted in this chapter about guns versus Bows?
Guns make hunting feel more like killing while bows require patiences and precision making it less about the kill
What is the name off the footwear worn to make hunters steps silent?
Moccasins
What was the name of the diseases the rabbits contracted?
Tularemia
Eco-literacy involves knowledge of the environment along with what 3 other things?
1. sense of respect
2. mindfulness
3. sustainability