1.
How did Sam cook eggs?
Correct Answer
B. He used a large leaf filled with water
Explanation
Sam cooked eggs by using a large leaf filled with water. This method suggests that Sam used the leaf as a makeshift container and filled it with water. Then, he most likely placed the leaf with the eggs on a heat source, such as a fire or hot coals, allowing the water to heat up and cook the eggs. This technique is a creative and resourceful way to cook eggs when traditional cooking utensils are not available.
2.
What did Sam eat that tasted like potatoes?
Correct Answer
C. Cattail roots
Explanation
Sam ate cattail roots that tasted like potatoes. Cattail roots have a starchy and slightly sweet taste, which is similar to the taste of potatoes. Therefore, when Sam ate cattail roots, he found that they tasted like potatoes.
3.
Why did the female falcon attack Sam?
Correct Answer
B. She was protecting her nest
Explanation
The female falcon attacked Sam because she was protecting her nest. Falcons are known to be fiercely protective of their nests and will aggressively defend them against any perceived threat, including humans. It is a natural instinct for the female falcon to ensure the safety of her eggs or chicks, and she may attack anyone who comes too close to her nest in order to ward off potential danger.
4.
What did the little old lady force Sam to do?
Correct Answer
D. Answer B and C
Explanation
The little old lady forced Sam to both escort her back to town and pick strawberries.
5.
Who was The Baron?
Correct Answer
D. A wild weasel
Explanation
The Baron is referred to as a wild weasel. A wild weasel is a term used in military aviation to describe an aircraft that is specifically designed to locate and destroy enemy radar installations. The term "wild weasel" originated during the Vietnam War and was used to describe aircraft that were tasked with suppressing enemy air defenses. These aircraft would fly ahead of the main strike force and draw out enemy radar by simulating an attack, allowing other aircraft to locate and destroy the radar installations. Therefore, The Baron is not a horse, dog, or hawk, but a wild weasel.
6.
Why did Sam think hickory trees were wonderful?
Correct Answer
A. There would be hickory nuts to eat, and he could make salt from the limbs
Explanation
Sam thought hickory trees were wonderful because they provided hickory nuts to eat and he could make salt from the limbs.
7.
How many siblings did Sam have at home?
Correct Answer
C. Eight
Explanation
Sam had eight siblings at home.
8.
What did Sam use as a calendar?
Correct Answer
A. Notches in an aspen pole
Explanation
Sam used notches in an aspen pole as a calendar. Notches were likely made on the pole to mark important dates or events, allowing Sam to keep track of time and appointments. This method of using notches on a pole as a calendar is a traditional and primitive way of keeping track of time, especially in areas where paper calendars or electronic devices like cellphones and tablets may not be available or commonly used.
9.
Why did Sam want the falcon?
Correct Answer
A. He wanted to teach it to hunt for him
Explanation
Sam wanted the falcon because he wanted to train it to hunt for him. This suggests that Sam wanted to use the falcon's hunting abilities to his advantage, possibly for survival or for a specific purpose such as hunting for food.
10.
How did Sam learn to build a fire?
Correct Answer
A. Bill taught him after the first night
Explanation
Sam learned to build a fire because Bill taught him after the first night.