Samuel's Survival and Observations

In Chapter Seven of 'Woods Runner', Samuel has been running for 40 hours, driven by hunger and thirst. He narrowly avoids capture by Native Americans and discovers an encampment with captives, possibly including his parents. As night falls, he contemplates his next move, while the narrative shifts to describe British military tactics.

What did Samuel do to satisfy his hunger after running for 40 hours?

• He caught a fish.

• He ate roasted corn.

• He hunted a deer.

• He found a fruit tree.

How did Samuel avoid being discovered by the men at the creek?

• He climbed a tree.

• He swam across the creek.

• He ran away quickly.

• He hid in the underbrush.

What did Samuel notice about the men who came upon him?

• They were unarmed.

• They were speaking English.

• They were wearing uniforms.

• They had fresh scalps and carried muskets.

Why did Samuel decide not to confront the men?

• He was outnumbered and had limited weaponry.

• He was too tired to fight.

• He wanted to follow them.

• He was afraid of getting lost.

What did Samuel realize about the men's movements?

• They were setting up camp.

• They were lost.

• They were retreating.

• They wouldn't backtrack far, indicating he might be close.

What did Samuel discover in the large clearing?

• A group of hunters.

• A hidden treasure.

• A large encampment with Native Americans and British soldiers.

• A deserted village.

What did Samuel note about the encampment?

• It was well-fortified.

• It had a large number of soldiers and captives.

• It was temporary and would move soon.

• It was abandoned.

What did Samuel reflect on as he waited in the dark?

• The possibility of finding food.

• The location of the nearest town.

• The changes in his life over the past 40 hours.

• The need to build a shelter.

What was the British military tactic described in the narrative?

• A rolling volley of fire.

• Naval bombardment.

• Ambush tactics.

• Guerrilla warfare.