Knotted Branch U6W3

In “The Knotted Branch,” how does the introduction help develop the plot of the story?

• It explains what happened to the Abenaki village

• It introduces that conflict between the narrator and Bostoniak soldiers.

• It gives background information about knotted tree branches.

• It explains what a tree is.

What important details belong in a summary of “The Knotted Branch” ?

• The narrator travels through a forest he is very familiar with.

• The narrator takes the trail toward Lake Champlain.

• The narrator notices many tracks and broken twigs on the forest floor.

• The narrator recognizes a sign that was likely left by his mother.

How does Saxso use his experience to help himself throughout the story?

• He knows how to knot a branch, so he doesn’t get lost.

• He knows how to build and put out a fire.

• He knows how to determine safe, dry land.

• He knows how to move swiftly and conceal himself in the woods

What is a theme of “The Knotted Branch.”

• The forest can be a very confusing place for people who have never lived there.

• It is foolish to put yourself in danger to protect your family.

• Lessons learned early in life can be helpful at unexpected times.

• Parents should always teach their children survival skills.

What does the word 'weary' mean as it is used in paragraph 5?

• joyful

• energetic

• exhausted

• frustrated

What does the word 'blundered' mean as it is used in paragraph 2?

• act clumsily

• speak loudly

• run quickly

• hide quietly

What is the meaning of the word 'ancient' as it is used in Paragraph 4?

• long

• rocky

• hot

• old

How does Saxso's perspective change over the course of the story?

• At first he is tired but at the end he is energetic

• At first he is joyful but at the end he is devastated

• At first he is upset but at the end he is content

• At first he is hopeful but at the end he is confident

The tiger was waiting to pounce on some unsuspecting ______ .

• weary

• leaves

• prey

• blundered

What is the meaning of the word 'concealed' as it is used in paragraph 4?

• lost

• hidden

• forgotten

• open