What inspired Gary to make a bow and arrow?
A pamphlet written by Howard Hill, who was incredibly skilled with a bow and arrow himself.
Why does Gary prefer bows to shotguns?
One reason is that there is not a whole in the meat. They also make less noise, so they don't disturb nature as much.
What wood does Gary use to make a bow?
Lemon tree wood, as what a pamphlet told him
Why did the sharks attack the survivors of the plane crash?
because they were following the ship and eating the trash that was dumped out every day.
Why sign did the deer give to the little boy?
He stomped his feet because the boy took too long to give the deer a piece of candy.
Why did the deer kill the little boy?
The boy was feeding him candy, and he held back on a peice, so the deer attacked him.
How much was Gary charged for the 20 minute flight and why?
800 dollars because he spent the flight throwing his sled dogs around. They ripped his coat, throwing around feathers, which caused a big mess.
Why do so many trappers/mountain men die?
Malnutrition, they are only eating meat.
How does Gary's moose attacks affect Brian?
He has a similar encounter with a moose taking him by surprise.
How does Gary affect Brian?
Brian's experiences are only based on what Gary has gone through, so that they are realistic and could actually happen.
What lets us know that Gary's parents don't provide for him enough?
He mentions how they are often dunk and cannot keep food in the fridge. He has to work multiple jobs to pay for clothes and school supplies.
What shows us that Gary has preservation and dedication?
He spends hours dragging a deer carcass home in the dark.
What climate does Gary enjoy?
He likes thick woods in the North.
How does Gary solve the problem of getting a bow? They are expensive, so he uses a pamphlet to make his own. He then creates arrows using old MA
3s from the military for a small price.