My Side Of The Mountain Chapter 19

1. What animal did Sam think had been in his bedroom?

A nuthatch.

A weasel.

A mouse.

A deer.

Sam thought that a mouse had been in his bedroom. This can be inferred from the question, which asks what animal Sam "thought" had been in his bedroom. Since the question is about Sam's perception, the correct answer is the animal that Sam believed he saw, which is a mouse.

Explanation

Sam thought that a mouse had been in his bedroom. This can be inferred from the question, which asks what animal Sam "thought" had been in his bedroom. Since the question is about Sam's perception, the correct answer is the animal that Sam believed he saw, which is a mouse.

2. What does Sam write about on "one noisy night"? (p. 134)

It is light outside.

People are exchanging greetings.

A small animal is in Sam's bedroom.

Sam is climbing up the wall.

The correct answer is "A small animal is in Sam's bedroom." This answer is inferred from the phrase "one noisy night." The phrase suggests that something unusual or disruptive is happening, and the presence of a small animal in Sam's bedroom would likely cause noise and disturbance. The other options, such as it being light outside or people exchanging greetings, do not align with the idea of a noisy night in Sam's bedroom.

Explanation

The correct answer is "A small animal is in Sam's bedroom." This answer is inferred from the phrase "one noisy night." The phrase suggests that something unusual or disruptive is happening, and the presence of a small animal in Sam's bedroom would likely cause noise and disturbance. The other options, such as it being light outside or people exchanging greetings, do not align with the idea of a noisy night in Sam's bedroom.

3. Whic sentence supports the main idea that there no such thing as a "still winter night"? (p. 134)

Many animals are running around in the cold.

Tree limbs snap and fall.

The wind screams.

All of the above (A, B, and C).

All of the given sentences support the main idea that there is no such thing as a "still winter night." The sentence "Many animals are running around in the cold" suggests that there is movement and activity, indicating that the night is not still. The sentence "Tree limbs snap and fall" implies that there is a strong wind or some other force causing the limbs to break, further indicating that the night is not still. Lastly, the sentence "The wind screams" directly states that there is noise and movement in the form of a screaming wind, reinforcing the idea that the night is not still.

Explanation

All of the given sentences support the main idea that there is no such thing as a "still winter night." The sentence "Many animals are running around in the cold" suggests that there is movement and activity, indicating that the night is not still. The sentence "Tree limbs snap and fall" implies that there is a strong wind or some other force causing the limbs to break, further indicating that the night is not still. Lastly, the sentence "The wind screams" directly states that there is noise and movement in the form of a screaming wind, reinforcing the idea that the night is not still.

4. What is the main idea of the passage called "January 8"?

Sam was excited to see a horned owl in the woods.

The Gribley farm is a beautiful place.

Frightful caught a rabbit.

At first, Sam could not see the owl.

The main idea of the passage titled "January 8" is that Sam was excited about spotting a horned owl in the woods.

Explanation

The main idea of the passage titled "January 8" is that Sam was excited about spotting a horned owl in the woods.

5. What kinds of animals did Sam NOT see in the snow?

Mice and weasels.

Raccoons and skunks.

Foxes and rabbits.

Birds.

Sam did not see raccoons and skunks in the snow. This can be inferred from the given options where mice, weasels, foxes, and rabbits are mentioned as animals that Sam did see in the snow. Since raccoons and skunks are not mentioned as animals that Sam saw, it can be concluded that Sam did not see raccoons and skunks in the snow.

Explanation

Sam did not see raccoons and skunks in the snow. This can be inferred from the given options where mice, weasels, foxes, and rabbits are mentioned as animals that Sam did see in the snow. Since raccoons and skunks are not mentioned as animals that Sam saw, it can be concluded that Sam did not see raccoons and skunks in the snow.