My Side of the Mountain Chapter 1 and 2

Why did Sam run away?

• He wanted to live on the land

• He got in trouble at school

• His dad kicked him out

• He was scared of the city

How did Sam get to the Catskills?

• Hitch-hiking and a taxi cab

• Walking

• An airplane

• A train and hitch-hiking

What was Sam's FIRST night in the wilderness like?

• pleasant and calm

• warm and enjoyable

• uncomfortable and frustrating

• lonely and sad

At the beginning of the story, the boy was seeking protection in his tree from what?

• a dangerous animal
• rain
• a blizzard
• someone searching for him

The main character has a trained falcon, what is its name?

• Exciteful
• Frightful
• Shameful
• The Baron

The land the boy was trying to locate was important because...

• He grew up living there
• It was his favorite place
• It was his great-grandfather's farm
• He thought it was the best place to hide

On his way to the mountain, the boy met Bill.  What did Bill teach him to do?

• catch fish
• build a shelter
• chop wood
• start a fire

What did the boy name the wild weasel that lived close to his tree?

• The Baron
• The Heron
• The Critter
• The Weasel

What city did the main character live in when ran away from home?

• New York City
• Boston
• San Francisco
• Houston

What Mountain Range is the story taking place?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Siera Nevada
• Catskills
• Rocky Mountains