Brian's Winter Ch. 8-12

As winter approaches, how does the weather start to change? (Select two that apply).

• The temperature slowly starts to increase.

• The temperature starts to decrease steadily.

• It rains continuously.

• The leaves on the trees in the forest all change color.

Reread the text. "To death, he thought, the truth sliding in like a snake. I could freeze to death." What type of figurative language is the author using?

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

• idiom

What article of clothing did Brian make using the deer hide?

• He made socks.

• He made a type of moccasin or boot.

• He made a new windbreaker.

• He made pants.

While Brian was sleeping, he was awakened by the sudden silence outside. There was no rain, no wind, no animals making their usual sounds. What had caused this change?

• All the animals had finally left.

• The rain was gone because it had all turned into snow.

• Brian had lost his hearing momentarily.

• He was actually just dreaming that this had occurred.

Brian was amazed at how beautiful everything had looked covered in the snow. What was the major word he used to describe it?

• white

• epic

• bright

• clean

Brian decided it was best to do what after the first snowfall had arrived?

• It was best to use the restroom.

• It was best to go back to sleep.

• He thought he should probably hunt.

• He thought it was best if he shoveled all of the snow out of the way.

What animal left tiny little tracks in the snow that Brian observed?

• a rabbit

• a duckling

• a snake

• a mouse

After observing the tiny tracks in the snow, Brian realized it was a good idea to hunt right now because...

• he would be able to see the tracks of all the animals and follow them easily.

• it was still light outside.

• the snow had started to melt.

• all the animals decided to go out and play in the freshly fallen snow.

Which weapon did Brian NOT take with him on his first hunt in the snow?

• the hatchet

• the large war bow and arrows

• the butane lighter

• the rifle

Why was Brian so distracted while on his first hunt?

• He was having a hard time focusing because he couldn't stop thinking about his parents.

• He was daydreaming about having a girlfriend.

• He was amazed at how beautiful the scenery was now that everything was covered in the crisp, clean snow.

• He couldn't concentrate because he wasn't feeling well.