After reading the essay "Keeping America's Trees Safe from Small-Curd Bubble Wrap," complete the following two part assignment.  The reading can be found here: outside.away.com/magazine/0495/4f_trees.html.

1)  Answer the following questions: How does Ian Frazier use setting detail in his essay?  What is the theme of the essay?

2) Write a two-page memoir about an adventure you've had.