Woods Runner Flashcard

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What is the main way Samuel tracks his parents?

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He reads signs in the dirt.

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What happened to Samuel's home?

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His settlement was burned and his parents are gone.

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What did Samuel do after the attack that killed Caleb and his wife?

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Samuel took the couple’s young daughter and considered her his sister.

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What role does Abner play in the story?

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He is a spy for the colonists.

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What surprising item did Samuel find in Abner’s wagon?

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A crate of live carrier pigeons.

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What is a key skill that Samuel uses to navigate the wilderness?

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Reading signs in the dirt.

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What does the burning of Samuel's settlement symbolize?

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The loss of safety and family.

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How does Samuel's relationship with the young girl change his journey?

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He considers her his sister, which gives him a sense of family.

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What does Abner's character reveal about the complexities of loyalty during the war?

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He is a spy, showing that people can have divided loyalties.

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What does the crate of live carrier pigeons represent in the story?

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A means of communication and connection.