Woods Runner Chapter

Explain a simple move that Samuel made in Chapter 7 that saved his life.

A good title for Chapters 7-8 could be ____________.

• Almost Caught

• Caught up in a Battle

• Tracking the Enemy

• The Captives

Sequence the following events in the correct order. (your final answer should be a number followed by a space. for example: 1 2 3 4 5)

___ Samuel comes to an encampment.

___ Samuel was hit with a tomahawk

___ The natives began whooping and dancing around the campfire.

___Samuel eats corn.

___ As Samuel is drinking water, he spots 2 Native Americans.

___ Shots were fired from the north of the clearing.

In the beginning of Chapter 12, the author describes how Samuel is feeling after seeing the Hessians attack the Clarks (Caleb, Ma, and Annie). What are some of the things Samuel is feeling? Use text evidence to support your answer.

What is the main event that happens in Chapter 9 of "Woods Runner"?

• Samuel starts his journey back home.

• Samuel finds a hidden treasure.

• Samuel rescues someone from danger.

• Samuel encounters a bear in the woods.

What role does the historical setting play in Samuel's adventures?

• It is merely a backdrop with no real impact.

• It adds complexity and danger to his journey.

• It provides a peaceful and idyllic setting.

• It offers modern conveniences that help him.

Why did Samuel feel bad that he wasn't there during the attack?

• He wasn't there to protect his parents

• He wasn't there to hunt

• He wasn't there to make a fire

• He wasn't there to make food

Which reason did Abner give to Samuel as to why they can no longer stay together?

• Abner was with the redcoats.

• Samuel no longer needed him now that he has his parents.

• Now that Samuel's parents are with them, they could no longer pass as his grandchildren.

• He was worried Samuel will tell the redcoats that he is a spy.

Why can't Samuel rest of sleep comfortably? (page 152-153)

• The injury to his head hurt too much

• He was worried about his mother and father

• He kept hearing coyotes in the forest

• He thought someone was following them

Why did Samuel not speak to the Continental soldier, especially after he had just saved their lives? (page 156-157)

• He thought he was a redcoat

• He was stunned since he just killed a soldier

• He was wounded and too hurt to speak

• He thought he was a Native American