My Side of the Mountain Chpt 5

Why did the protagonist want a house that could not be seen?

• To avoid being taken back where he belonged

• To hide from animals

• To stay warm

• To avoid paying rent

What did the protagonist find between two flanges of the tree?

• A bird's nest

• A cavity

• A stream

• A pile of leaves

What did the protagonist use to dig out the rotten wood from the tree?

• A shovel

• A stick

• His hands and an ax

• A knife

What did the protagonist discover when he went looking for food?

• A group of campers

• A cave

• A gorge and a white cascade

• A bear

What did the protagonist use to boil water?

• A wooden bowl

• A cabbage leaf

• A plastic bottle

• A metal pot

What did the protagonist find that could be used for food in the pool?

• Frogs

• Crayfish

• Turtles

• Fish

What did the protagonist realize he needed to live near?

• A forest

• Water

• A village

• A road

What did the protagonist use to smother the fire in the tree?

• Water

• Sand

• Dirt

• Leaves

What did the protagonist use to mark the passing days?

• An aspen pole with notches

• A watch

• A diary

• A calendar

What did the protagonist have for lunch after climbing the tree?

• Crow eggs and wild salad

• Fish and berries

• Bread and cheese

• Nuts and fruits