Thorne's Trapping Techniques and Challenges

Thorne's Trapping Techniques and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Life Skills, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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Thorne is tasked with providing meat for himself and his girlfriend, Delia, but is new to trapping. He constructs a primitive live trap using green wood, aiming to catch wildlife like rabbits. Thorne learns to set traps effectively by understanding animal behavior and patterns, using bait like apples. Despite the learning curve, he hopes to secure enough meat by applying his knowledge and adapting his strategies.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Thorne's main responsibility in his relationship with Delia?

Cooking meals

Stocking up on meat

Providing shelter

Gathering firewood

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material does Thorne plan to use for building his live trap?

Metal

Stone

Plastic

Green wood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge Thorne faces in providing for two people?

Gathering firewood

Catching enough food

Building a shelter

Finding enough water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of bait does Thorne use to attract animals to his trap?

Carrots

Apples

Bread

Corn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal has Thorne frequently observed in the area he plans to set his trap?

Squirrels

Deer

Foxes

Rabbits

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mechanism that triggers Thorne's trap?

A pressure plate

A pulley system

A hair-trigger

A lever

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Thorne find to be the biggest obstacle in trapping?

Weather conditions

Time constraints

Lack of materials

Animal behavior

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Thorne emphasize as crucial for successful trapping?

Using the right bait

Understanding animal patterns

Building a strong trap

Setting traps in open areas