What is the definition of morale?
What is the level of enthusiasm or confidence in a person or group?
How does Samuel feel when he first sees his mother?
What is relieved and overwhelmed?
What are the pigeons for that Abner has?
What is to deliver messages?
What is uncertain and surprised by the simplicity of the plan?
What is the definition of civilian?
What is a person who is not serving in the military or the police?
Why does Samuel initially hesitate to trust Abner?
What is Samuel has decided to trust no one after what happened to his family?
What is Samuel's primary role after freeing his parents on the journey?
What is to lead his family and make decisions for their safety?
How do you know Samuel is cautious and careful while traveling?
What is he hides in the underbrush or waits until people are out of site before moving?
How does the author build suspense in the beginning of the story?
He describes the strange feeling Samuel has in the woods before seeing the smoke.
or
Showing his logical thinking as he analyzes the smoke's cause.
What is the definition of resilience?
What is the ability to survive or recover from something?
How does Samuel feel after hearing Isaac's news?
What is he feels excitement and fear or his home is no longer safe?