Chapter 6: I Meet One of My Own Kind and Have a Terrible Time Getting Away
Who does Sam meet while working near his tree home?
An elderly woman.
What type of bird does Sam want to train?
A peregrine falcon.
Who does Sam discover near his tree home?
A fire warden.
What animal does Sam discover inside his trap?
A weasel.
What animal does Sam find after hearing a gunshot?
A deer.
What fruit does the woman ask Sam to help her pick?
Strawberries.
Where does Sam go to learn about falcons?
The library.
Where does Sam hide while waiting for the man to leave?
Near the gorge.
What name does Sam give the weasel?
The Baron.
What does Sam use the deer's meat for?
Food for himself and Frightful.
Why does Sam worry when the woman asks where he lives?
He does not want anyone to discover that he lives alone in the wilderness.
What danger does Sam face while trying to get a young falcon?
He must climb a steep cliff while the mother falcon attacks him.
Why does Sam think the fire warden came to his camp?
The smoke from his fire may have been spotted.
What does Sam want to make to improve the taste of his food?
Salt.
Why does Sam quickly hide the deer and return to his tree home?
He is afraid the hunter will return and discover him.
What does Sam do when the woman insists he walk her home?
He goes with her instead of arguing or revealing where he lives.
How does Sam respond when the mother falcon attacks?
He protects himself with his shoe and carefully climbs back down with the young falcon.
What does Sam decide to do differently to avoid being discovered again?
Keep his camp clean and make fires that produce less smoke.
How does Sam make his own salt?
He boils hickory sticks in water until a salty residue remains.
What does Sam do to keep Frightful quiet while the hunter is nearby?
He gently strokes her stomach until she becomes still.
How does Sam's quick thinking help him avoid revealing his home?
He allows the woman to believe he lives in Delhi and tells her he is going to the library.
How does Sam's determination help him reach his goal of getting a falcon?
He researches falcons, finds their nest, and continues despite the difficult climb and danger.
How does Sam's quick thinking help him avoid being discovered?
He stays hidden, waits patiently, and plans how to make his camp less noticeable.
How does Sam's knowledge help him improve his life in the wilderness?
He uses natural resources to make salt, improving his food without needing supplies from the city.
How does Sam's quick thinking help him stay hidden from the hunter?
He hides the deer, covers signs of his camp, and keeps Frightful quiet until the hunter leaves.