Brian's Winter Chapters 7-9

Why did the bear tear off the wall of Brian's shelter in the middle of the night?

• Brian's snoring had disturbed him.

• The skunk had attacked him.

• It smelled the venison in the shelter.

• Brian had taken its berries and it wanted them back.

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After the bear's attack, why did Brian go to sleep smiling?

• Because he felt like he belonged in the woods now.

• Because his body felt so relaxed.

• Because he was dreaming of home.

• Because Betty was like his own pet nuclear device.

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How was Brian's lance similar to his war bow arrows?

• The both had sharp, flint tips.

• They both had fletching.

• They were both the same size.

• They were both brightly colored.

What made Brian notice that he wasn't prepared for winter?

• His shelter was not warm enough.

• He was running out of firewood

• He had nothing to eat.

• His clothing was not warm enough.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What did Brian realize after the first real snowfall? (Select all that apply.)

• It would be easier to hunt because of the tracks.

• How beautiful the woods could be in winter.

• His fur boots were warm.

• Winter would be fun.

Why did Brian take the war bow instead of his light bow?

• He had more war bow arrows.

• The war bow could shoot small game as well as large game.

• The war bow was prettier.

• The war bow was easier to carry.

Why did Brian almost lose the first arrow he shot at the rabbit?

• He was distracted and didn't see where it went.

• The arrow bounced off of the rabbit into a tree.

• The arrow had slid over 30 feet underneath the snow.

• It was camouflaged by the leaves on the ground.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

How did Brian find the moose?

• He heard the snapping of branches.

• He used his GPS from the survival kit.

• He followed bear tracks.

• He walked to the moose trail that he had seen before.

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What happened when Brian shot his arrow at the moose?

• He missed and the arrow disappeared into the snow.

• His bow broke and splintered into his face.

• He hit the moose and it dropped in its tracks.

• The moose turned and charged into the arrow and towards Brian.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Since Brian didn't have time to fire another arrow, what did he do instead?

• Turned and ran away.

• He hid behind a large pine tree.

• He held the lance up in front of himself.

• He threw the lance at the moose.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2