Vocabulary 1
Sam adds many details to his description of the woods. He uses rich colors and words to describe his surroundings. What does this description tell you about him?
What is Sam loves being out in nature.
What does Sam's solution for staying warm through the winter tell you about him?
What is he is resourceful and he is a problem solver.
Why does it take Sam three days for Sam to finish the fireplace?
What is he had to figure out how to seal the fireplace so the smoke would not smoke him out of the tree. He also had to figure out how to make it stronger.
How do you think Sam feels about the wild woodland creatures that live around him?
What is based on how friendly and careful Sam is around him, he likes and respects them.
In what ways does Frightful help Sam.
What is she leads him to the flat stone and helps him realize that he needs to let more air into the room.
What is she hunts for him.
The author calls the sun cold and steely. Why does she do this?
What is to remind the reader that the cold, harsh winter is approaching.
small birds, many of which have yellowish heathers and markings. these are the ones who sing.
What are warblers
How does Sam react when he discovers that raccoons have entered his house?
What is he is startled at first and then dismayed to find the mess they are making.
When Sam says "He scared the loneliness right out of me?" What does he mean? (referring to the Baron)
What is the Baron startles Sam and makes him forget about being alone.
How did Sam feel at the end of the story?
He has accepted the fact that his family has joined him.
What did Sam realize when he "hosted" a Halloween party?
He realized the animals around him were not like pets and that they would take everything from him if he were not careful. They were just trying to survive, just as he was.