Camp & Companions
Why does Daniel have mixed feelings about Samson after several weeks in camp?
Samson is useful and sometimes likable, but Daniel also feels burdened by him.
What does Daniel learn when he sees Leah again?
Leah still lives deep in fear, even after all these years.
Why is Samson important to Daniel by the end of the excerpt?
Samson is a loyal companion who is waiting for Daniel and welcomes him, showing Daniel has a friend and a home on the mountain.
What does Simon come to the mountain camp?
Simon comes to tell Daniel that Amalek is dead and Daniel can return.
Why is Daniel first excited when Jesus stands up to speak in the synagogue?
Daniel thinks Jesus sounds like someone who will lead a fight for freedom.
What does Leah's behavior reveal about life in the house?
Leah is still deeply afraid and withdrawn, showing that the family lives in fear and grief.
What is Simon's main reason for not joining Rosh right away?
Simon wants to wait for the right leader and prefers to earn his own living for now.
Why does Daniel leave the village again at the end of the excerpt?
Daniel feels trapped and unhappy in the village and longs for the mountain.
Why is Daniel disappointed by Jesus's message in the synagogue?
He hoped Jesus would lead a fight against Rome, but Jesus talks about love and peace instead.
Why does Daniel finally agree to go back to the village with Simon?
Daniel is curious and is persuaded to let his grandmother and sister see him.
Which detail best shows that Simon understands Daniel better than Daniel expects?
Simon brings Daniel a cloak and shoes for the synagogue.
How are Simon and Rosh different as leaders or role models for Daniel?
Simon is patient, earns an honest living, and waits for the right leader, while Rosh is a fighter who leads an armed band against Rome.
What does Samson's greeting at the end suggest about Samson?
Samson has been waiting for Daniel and is loyal to him.
What is most likely the reason Daniel becomes so angry when he sees the soldiers on the road?
Daniel remembers his hatred of Roman rule and cannot control himself.
How does Daniel's visit home change the way he thinks about the village?
He sees the village as a place where he feels trapped and unhappy, and realizes he belongs on the mountain, though he also sees that people there, like his family and Simon, care for him.