My Side of the Mountain - BES5thGrade

Where did Sam live before he ran away?

• New York City

• Catskills Mountains

• Delhi

• Wichita Falls

Why did Sam run away?

• He wanted to live on the land

• He got in trouble at school

• His dad kicked him out

• He was scared of the city

What was Sam's FIRST night in the wilderness like?

• pleasant and calm

• warm and enjoyable

• uncomfortable and frustrating

• lonely and sad

What is the name of the weasel that lives on the rock outside Sam's house?

• Berry Weasel

• Bando Weasel

• Billy Weasel

• Baron Weasel

The land the Sam was trying to locate was important because...

• He grew up living there

• It was his favorite place

• It was his great-grandfather's farm

• He thought it was the best place to hide

How did Miss Turner help the boy on his way to Gribley's farm?

• gave him books on plants, trees, and animals
• drew him a map to Gribley's farm
• drove him to the Catskills
• gave him $40

Sam is successful the first time he tries to make a fire.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Sam uses his penknife to ______________ a hook.

• saw

• whittle

• glue

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

How did Sam hollow out his tree home?

• He chopped it down

• He burnt it

• The Baron dug it out

• He had help from Bill

Sam recorded important details on this

• a piece of slate

• aspen pole

• birch bark

• a journal