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"Suddenly Mark felt small." Why?
Because of the size of the mountains and trees.
"... a deep wave of self-pity surged up in Mark's chest." Why does Mark feel self-pity?
What if Mr. Maxwell tells Mark's parents? What if the principal of his next school finds out? he was going to miss the entire Week in the Woods.
"If Mr. Maxwell wants to get rid of me so bad, then he's gonna have to _______"
"find me first."
Why does Mr. Maxwell stop running?
If he sweats, he may freeze when the temperature drops.
"Soft suburban kid..." What does Mr. Maxwell mean?
Mark is weak and entitled and not used to the countryside.
One of Mr. Maxwell's specialities is ...
... tracking.
What is Mr. Maxwell's first name?
Bill
Mr. Maxwell's friends don't understand how he likes conservation and ____
___ hunting
There was a thick pine log covering the trail because...
...the trail had been closed for three years.
Mark is thankful that Anya made him pack his____
___stocking cap. (warm hat).
What's the first indication Mark has that he is getting tired?
His pack begins to feel heavy.
"Quick anger surged up in Mark's chest." Why?
He hears Mr. Maxwell's voice and does not want to be caught by him. It would be like a defeat.
"Mark forgot to do something. Something important." What did Mark forget?
He forgot to check his compass when heading towards the place where he last heard Mr. Maxwell's voice.
"...I'm lost...but not really... I'm just ...."
"...here"
How does Mr. Maxwell describe the week in the woods when the busses arrive at the car park?
The best week ever.
What's Mark's request of his parents at the story's end?
That he stay in Whitson and at Hardy Elementary School.
