Van Hartmann "Fiddleheads"

The transcript describes a walk poem, a reflective exercise where students take a walk and let their thoughts flow. The narrator shares a personal experience of walking with a dog through nature, observing the environment, and reflecting on domestic life and relationships. The narrative explores themes of ownership, nature's influence, and personal introspection. It includes botanical observations and a connection to historical land use, concluding with a return home and anticipation of sharing a meal.

What is the primary activity described in the 'walk poem'?

• Swimming in a lake

• Cycling through the forest

• Taking a leisurely walk

• Running a marathon

In the domestic life section, what do the narrator and their partner debate about?

• The color of their house

• The definition of kindling

• The best time to wake up

• The best type of pet to have

What does the narrator wish to understand as instinctively as their dog?

• The path through the woods

• The sounds of the city

• The language of the forest

• The names of the trees

What natural elements does the narrator describe in detail during their walk?

• The ocean waves

• The mountain peaks

• The forest flora

• The desert sands

What symbolizes the anticipation of sharing a meal with the partner?

• A bouquet of flowers

• A basket of apples

• A batch of fiddleheads

• A loaf of bread

What does the narrator reflect on regarding the passage of time?

• The aging of their pet

• The growth of their garden

• The erosion of the mountains

• The changing seasons

How does the narrator describe the interconnectedness of nature?

• Via the migration of birds

• With the cycle of the moon

• By the flow of the river

• Through the web of life