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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2