Chapter 19 "I Have a Good Luck at Winter and Find in the Snow"

1. What did Sam say was an unforgettable experience? Sam said the winter wilderness was unforgettable.
2. Why did Sam make himself some snowshoes? Sam made snow shoes because it was snowing.
3. What taught Sam to stay home when the air said snow? Sam would be worried that he might not be able to find his home and make a fire.
4. What did Sam call the nuthatch? Why? Sam called it the nuthatch because there were lots of nuts.
5. What animal was slipping in Sam's tree at night through a tunnel? A mouse was slipping in.
6. The presence of what animal makes the Gribley farm a beautiful place? A horned owl was the animal.
7. At one time, Sam had to open his door off and on through the night. Why? Sam did that to stop the ice to stop coming in.
8. What caused the trees to keep exploding all over the mountains? The ice was making the tree explode.
9. What cured Sam of his tiredness, nosebleeds, and aching bones? What was Sam lacking. Liver helped Sam. Sam was lacking vitamin c.
10. Why did Sam sit in the sun when it was out? Sam sat out because it was spring.
11. At one time, Sam was giving a herd of deer free lunch. What did Sam serve? Sam served chopped limbs.
12. Why did the deer suddenly quit coming? Sam stopped because the deer were foraging.
13. What did Sam find in the hollow maple that convinced him that spring was approaching? horned owl eggs were layed.
14. What was Sam thinking about when he went to sleep that night? Sam was thinking about the pokeweeds, the dandelions and spring beauties.