My Side of the Mountain Test

Who is the main character in the book "My Side of the Mountain"?

• Sam Gribley

• Tom Jenkins

• Emily Smith

• Sarah Davis

What is the name of the peregrine falcon that Sam befriends? the following

• Frightful

• Whisper

• Shadow

• Swift

Where does the story take place?

• New York City

• Chicago

• Catskill Mountains

• Los Angeles

What is Sam's goal throughout the book?

• To find a buried treasure
  

• To build a home in the wilderness
  
  

• To become a professional athlete

• To solve a mystery

What skill does Sam possess that helps him survive in the wilderness?

• Cooking

• Tracking animals

• signing

• swimming

Sam knows that the best way to determine whether food is edible is to

• take a little taste.

• boil it and see if it floats.

• smell it.

• look to see if birds and animals eat it.

What does Sam learn from his experiences in nature?

• Nature is dangerous and should be avoided

• It is important to respect and protect the environment

• Technology is always better than nature

• Animals are not intelligent

How does the author use sensory details to describe the setting?

• By including vivid descriptions of sounds, smells, and textures

• By focusing only on the visual aspects of the setting

• By using complex vocabulary beyond the reader's understanding

• By providing no details about the setting

Why is Bando able to spend so much time with Sam?

• He has no other place to go.

• He lives in the mountains himself.

• He is a teacher, and school is out for the summer.

• He is a reporter and is being paid by a newspaper to learn about Sam.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge that Sam faces while living in the wilderness?

• Harsh weather conditions

• Finding food and shelter

• Dealing with dangerous animals

• Access to modern technology