Samuel's Journey and Challenges

In Chapter 19 of 'Woods Runner' by Gary Paulsen, Samuel and his family face challenges as they journey through the woods. Samuel is uneasy, feeling they are being followed. He hunts a bear to provide food for his ailing father. Despite his concerns about being detected, they continue their journey. They encounter British soldiers, leading to a tense confrontation where Samuel kills an officer in self-defense. The family is then aided by rebel soldiers, who offer them safety and transport to Philadelphia, marking the end of their perilous journey.

What feeling does Samuel struggle with during the first night?

• Confusion about the path

• Excitement about the journey

• Fear of being followed

• Happiness about the adventure

Why does Samuel decide to hunt for raccoon?

• To trade with other travelers

• To pass the time

• To provide meat for his father

• To practice his hunting skills

What does Samuel do to ensure his father's health during the journey?

• He gives him herbal medicine

• He provides him with meat

• He makes him rest frequently

• He finds a doctor

What animal does Samuel successfully hunt?

• A deer

• A raccoon

• A rabbit

• A bear

What change in the environment do Samuel and his family notice as they continue their journey?

• The forest becomes denser

• The trails become more developed

• The weather becomes colder

• The wildlife becomes more abundant

What happens when Samuel encounters the British soldiers?

• He manages to hide from them

• A skirmish breaks out

• He negotiates with them

• He is captured immediately

How does Samuel feel after the skirmish with the British soldiers?

• Relieved and safe

• Guilty and troubled

• Excited and victorious

• Indifferent and detached

Who do Samuel and his family meet after the skirmish?

• A group of traders

• Continental soldiers

• A family of settlers

• A band of Native Americans

What offer do the Continental soldiers make to Samuel's family?

• To let them ride on horses

• To provide them with food

• To guide them to New York

• To give them weapons

What does Samuel do after the Continental soldiers leave?

• He follows them immediately

• He sets up camp for the night

• He stays behind to reflect

• He searches for more food