Vocabulary
Thick, rectangular pieces of wood used as a base for railroad tracks
Railroad ties
Why didn't Father like the idea of railroads being built?
He thought they might shut down the canal business.
What was the name of the friend Finn met who took him to the lumber camp?
Chip
What is a mess hall?
A hall or building in which a meal is served
The steps or stories of a building
levels
A narrow passage or steep-walled canyon
Gorge
Why did Finn's stone heat up when he was traveling through the lumber camp?
Animals no longer had a place to live and trees were dying.
What does Chip's nickname mean?
He was just like his father, a chip off the old block.
What is a bunkhouse
A simple building providing sleeping quarters
an electric device or system for sending and receiving messages by a cod over wires
telegraph
A machine that shaves the skin off an apple
Apple parer
What happened to the boat crew because of shooting the bear?
THey all got sick because the meat was bad.
What was the name of the friend Finn met who is going to take him to the coal mine?
John Gorman
Why does Finn's Indian stone heat up when he passes the tannery?
He sees dead fish in the water.
a place where animal hides are turned into leather
tannery
A soft, white fat from the fatty tissue of a hog
lard
Why does Chip's father look bewildered when he is talking to Finn?
Finn tells him that the trees are "old grandfathers" and are home to wild animals. Chip's father has never thought about trees like that before.
Who is Asa Packer?
A wealthy railroad man who is buying railroad ties from Finn's father.
Where is the lumberjack camp?
White Haven
a zigzag section of railroad used for climbing a steep hill
switchback
Confused
Bewildered
What do you think Nancy meant by Finn's stone will "help you understand the ways of the world?"
He will learn that nature is not as important to people in modern times.
What is the name of Chip's sister who is helping make pies at the lumberjack camp?
Emma
Where is Finn's canal boat docked when he meets John Gorman and makes plans to visit a coal mine?
Mauch Chunk
a great number
multitude