Woods Runner 1
Who protects Samuel and Annie on their journey?
Abner McDougal
What did Samuel see in the sky that signaled trouble?
Smoke
Why does the author include historical notes between chapters?
To explain real events. They connect fiction to real history.
What effect did meeting Abner have on Samuel’s journey?
Abner guided and protected him.
What treaty officially ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris.
Why could a man walk west and never see the sun in the forest?
To keep animals from eating them.
Why could a man walk west and never see the sun in the forest?
High and tense trees
What are three character traits you would give Samuel?
Brave, courageous, concerned, intelligent, confused, caring, calculated, curious
What effect did Samuel’s injury have on his travel?
He had to rest and rely on others.
What law required colonists to house and feed British soldiers?
The Quartering Act.
What is the year at the beginning of the story?
1776
How many bodies did Samuel have to bury?
9 bodies
Why does Abner insist on traveling light during the rescue?
Speed and mobility are more important than supplies.
How many people did Samuel kill?
Two
What battle is known as “the shot heard ’round the world”?
Lexington and Concord.
On which night did George Washington lead the Continental Army across the Delaware River?
On Christmas night, 1776
Why does the author describe Samuel as “a child of the forest”?
To show his skills and connection to nature.
What gun was issued to British and American infantry?
Brown Bess musket
What is Coop’s poultice made of?
Coop uses chewed tobacco and spit to make the poultice he puts on Samuel’s wound.
What event is known as the first bloodshed of the Revolution?
The Boston Massacre.
How does the author use Native American imagery to shape Samuel’s identity?
Paulsen uses it to show Samuel’s deep relationship with the forest and his growth as a tracker.
What three parts did the American army consist of?
Continental (regular army), volunteer militia, and rangers
What three things did Samuel smell when he returned home?
Smoke, blood and death
Why is the rescue considered a turning point in the novel?
It reunites Samuel with his parents and shifts the story toward escape and recovery.
What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To plan a unified colonial response to British policies.