Chapter 1: I Hole Up in a Snowstorm
Where does Sam live?
Inside a hollow hemlock tree.
What does Sam try to catch for food?
Fish.
What is Sam trying to find?
His great-grandfather's farm.
What food does Sam find in the stream?
Mussels.
Where does Sam decide to build his home?
Inside a large tree.
What does Sam use to stay warm?
A small fire.
What does Sam make to catch fish?
A fishhook.
Where does Sam go to find information about the farm?
The library.
Why does Sam collect mussels?
The fish are not biting, and he is hungry.
Why does Sam want his home to be hidden?
So people won't find him and send him home.
What weather problem does Sam face?
A snowstorm.
What problem does Sam have on his first night?
He cannot start a fire.
Who helps Sam find the farm?
Miss Turner.
What does Sam use to mark food sources?
A map.
What happens when Sam works too long without eating?
He becomes hungry and exhausted.
What does Sam do to stay safe during the snowstorm?
He stays inside his tree home with food and a fire.
Who helps Sam learn how to make a fire?
Bill, an older man.
What does Sam use to find the farm?
A map.
What does Sam find that could provide food in the fall?
Hickory trees with nuts.
What does Sam use to make more space inside the tree?
An ax and fire.
How does Sam's tree home help him survive?
It protects him from the cold and snow.
How does learning to make a fire help Sam survive?
It helps him stay warm and cook food.
How does asking for help benefit Sam?
It helps him find the land where he plans to live.
How does finding different food sources help Sam survive?
He has other foods to eat when one food source is unavailable.
What important resource does Sam find near his tree home?
A spring that provides water.