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Final Answer:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Before You Read - Chapters One to Three
1.
Look at the cover of the novel. What sort of feelings does the cover make you think about?
(Answers will vary, but should relate to nature, wilderness, or solitude).
2.
Read the story summary on the back of the book. Does the story sound exciting to you? Why or why not?
(Answers will vary).
Vocabulary
1.
snug
2.
biting
3.
hushed
4.
inspired
5.
cascades
6.
smothered
7.
emphatic
8.
conquer
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
After You Read - Chapters Eight to Ten
1. Fill in each blank with the correct word from these Chapters.
a)
mushroom
b)
weasel
c)
shiver
d)
dense
e)
challenged
2. Complete each sentence with a word from the list.
a)
wonder
b)
purr
c)
chirped
d)
provoke
e)
astonishment
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
After You Read - Chapter Eleven
1.
What does Sam use to make tannic acid?
Sam uses oak bark to make tannic acid.
2.
What does Sam want to make for Frightful? What is it used for?
Sam wants to make a jess. It is used to tie a leather strap around a hawk's leg so he can control it.
3.
What is one of Sam's favorite meals? What are the ingredients?
One of Sam's favorite meals is a "potherb." The ingredients include skunk cabbage, wild onion, and trout.
4.
What makes Sam scream and scare the deer away?
Sam screams because he is startled by the deer chewing on his shirt.
5.
What is the threat Sam says comes with the easy living of summer? Why do you think Sam feels this way?
Sam says the threat is that people become soft and lose their ability to survive. He feels this way because he wants to stay strong and independent in the wild.
6.
Why does Sam think The Baron is hard to understand?
Sam thinks The Baron is hard to understand because he is a fox and acts differently than other animals Sam knows.
Journaling Prompt
(Students should research peregrine falcons and write a few paragraphs about their training needs, diet, and behavior).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of my side of the mountain worksheet.
