WorksheetsWoodsong
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
The Paulsens have trouble with wild animals because of the
smell of meat
chickens in the yard
sound of the dogs
tomato garden
One effect of the wilderness setting on the author is that he
has a lot of dogs and puppies
often sees birds in his yard
becomes familiar with the bears
has to dispose of his trash
The author’s purpose for telling about the encounter with Scarhead is to
illustrate how dangerous life can be
give reasons for his hatred of bears
prove how predictable animals are
show how he learned his place in nature
The author first thinks of killing Scarhead because
the bear hurts his dogs
he is angry and frightened
the bear makes a mess
bear hunting is allowed
What does the author do when the bear runs at him?
yells and waves a stick
tries to outrun the bear
lets the bear decide what to do
threatens the bear with a gun
What does coherent mean?
clear
necessary
crazy
familiar
Why do wild animals visit the Paulsenhome?
It is a safe place for wild animals tohide.
The animals like to hunt in Paulsen’s yard.
Wild animals come for the dogs’ food.
Paulsen likes watching wild animals.
Scarhead returns to the Paulsen place because he
feels comfortable near Paulsen
wants to attack the dogs
is looking for a shot moose
smells food on burning trash
Which sentence explains how the setting affects Paulsen’s actions when he throws a stick at Scarhead?
Wild bears are a common sight where Paulsen lives.
Being alone in the wilderness makes Paulsen frustrated
There will be a forest fire if the bear gets in the fire enclosure
Sticks are a good way to defend yourself in the wilderness
Paulsen most likely gets mad at Scarhead because he
is sure he checked the wind direction
does not like the bear’s threatening him
wants the bear to stop bothering the dogs
cannot have animals roaming his property
What does Paulsen want you to understand about his experience with the bear?
A person is just another animal in the woods.
Too much curiosity can get you into trouble.
Those afraid of death are also afraid of life.
You should never be friendly with wild animals.
To scavenge means to
look for signs of animals
hide from danger or threats
hunt on an empty stomach
search for discarded scraps
Hibernation is the
state of being inactive in winter
fear of familiar wild animals
act of feeding wild animals
condition of living alone
Novelty means
a wildlife story
a bad experience
a new thing
an unusual feeling
What does truce mean?
a decision to meet a goal
an agreement to end a fight
a plan to protect animals
an attempt to stop moose
What does it mean to eject something?
dangle it from the top
balance it at an angle
pull it out of the way
throw it out from inside
