Song of the Trail / Chapters 15-16

David and Diego thought they knew everything about being a shepherd after watching Dorote and the other men. Were they correct?

• Yes, they had learned all there was to know about shepherding.

• No, there were many small but important details the boys had overlooked.

• Yes, they only needed to watch the men to become expert shepherds.

• No, because they had never actually taken care of sheep themselves.

According to the text, what is the difference between sheep and goats?

• Sheep can do their thinking, but goats can only follow the leading of a goat, man, or the rest of the flock of sheep.

• Goats can do their thinking, but sheep can only follow the leading of a goat, man, or the rest of the flock of sheep.

• There is no difference between sheep and goats in terms of behavior.

• Sheep are more independent than goats and do not require guidance.

At the end of the chapter, an event happens that shows that David and Diego still have things to learn about sheepherding. What happened, and how could they have kept it from happening?

• An old sheep was attacked and killed by a coyote in broad daylight, and they could have kept it from happening by staying closer to the sheep.

• The sheep wandered off and got lost, and they could have prevented it by paying more attention.

• The goats escaped, and they could have prevented it by securing the pen better.

• A storm scared the sheep, and they could have prevented it by providing better shelter.

Diego was unaware that King David of Bible times was a shepherd boy in his youth. What parallels (similarities) did Jess Cameron identify for Diego about David, the shepherd of Bible times, and the boys in Song of the Trail?

• Both had to fight off wild animals to protect their flocks.

• Both were unaware of the responsibilities of being a shepherd.

• Both were kings who also took care of sheep.

• Both learned important life lessons through their experiences as shepherds.

What did biblical David practice with in his spare time to protect the sheep?

• A bow and arrow

• A slingshot

• A harp

• A rifle

What warning did Mr. Cameron give the boys regarding a danger in the area?

• That a grizzly bear was living in the area

• That there were thieves in the area

• That a flood was imminent

• That a storm was approaching

What did David suggest when he was allowed to leave camp to say goodbye to his family?

• That he would not return to camp

• That he would bring his family to camp

• That he would stay in camp to help keep the sheep safe

• That he would take a longer leave

What did Pascual warn Diego and David they needed to do because of the coyotes?

• To set traps around the camp

• To keep watch on the sheep

• To train the sheep to defend themselves

• To build a stronger fence

What did David witness that made him wonder why sheep can stay calm in danger?

• A sheep escaping from a coyote

• A coyote killing an ewe

• A sheep fighting off a coyote

• A sheep leading others away from danger

What instrument does Diego play while watching the sheep?

• Guitar

• Violin

• Piccolo

• Flute