Sam's Journey in the Wilderness

The video tutorial covers the first two chapters of 'My Side of the Mountain', a novel about a boy named Sam Gribely who leaves his crowded New York City home to live off the land in the Catskill Mountains. In Chapter 1, Sam describes his life in a tree home during a snowstorm, while Chapter 2 details his initial journey and survival tactics as he leaves New York.

Where does Sam Gribely live before deciding to run away?

• A cabin in the woods

• A small town in the Catskills

• A cramped New York City apartment

• A farm in the countryside

What is the title of the novel being discussed?

• Life in the Wilderness

• Sam's Journey

• The Catskill Adventure

• My Side of the Mountain

What motivates Sam to leave his home in New York?

• A need to find his family's land

• Unhappiness with his living situation

• All of the above

• A desire for adventure

What does Sam use to create a snug cave in the tree?

• He digs and burns it out

• He finds it already made

• He builds it with wood

• He uses stones and clay

How does Sam keep track of the date?

• A calendar in his tree

• A diary he writes in daily

• Notches on an aspen pole

• A watch he brought with him

What does Sam use to light his lamp?

• Gasoline from a can

• Oil from the city

• Deer fat in a turtle shell

• Wax from bees

What animal does Sam train to help him?

• A dog

• A falcon

• A squirrel

• A weasel

What does Sam reflect on during the snowstorm?

• The beauty of the snow

• All of the above

• His decision to run away

• His family's history

What does Sam's father think about the land in the Catskills?

• It's too far from the city

• It's a perfect place for adventure

• It's not suitable for a Gribely

• It's a great place for a farm

What does Sam take with him when he leaves New York?

• A backpack full of supplies

• A map and compass

• A pen knife, cord, ax, and $40

• A tent and sleeping bag