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1. In Chapter 1, what does George say he is looking for?

In Chapter 1, George says he is looking for "the beast," a shadowy and non-specific creature that has scared and fascinated him since childhood.

2. Why are Prentiss and Landry in the woods on George's land?

Prentiss and Landry are in the woods on George's land because they are recently freed slaves, and they are trying to figure out where it makes sense to move to next.

3. Why does Prentiss desperately want George to be quiet in the woods in Chapter 1?

Prentiss desperately wants George to be quiet in Chapter 1 in the woods because he and Landry have set traps for animals for food, and George's noise is scaring them away.

4. In Chapter 1, what terrible news has George just heard?

In Chapter 1, George has just heard the terrible news that his son Caleb has been killed in the Civil War.

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