Paddle to the Sea Ch. 1 - 12 Half Way Quiz

How long was the canoe that the boy made?

• One foot long.

• Three feet long.

• As long as the boy’s arm.

• 6 inches

Where did the Indian boy sit to make the paddle person?

• On a chair in his bedroom

• Outside the door of the cabin

• On his bear robe by the fire

• On his braided rug by the fire.

What made the Indian boy feel that he had to hurry to finish his paddle person?

• He knew it was almost bedtime.

• He could hear the wild cackle of geese re- turning.

• His mother needed him to help with dinner

• The snow had begun to melt.

What is the canoe compared to?

• The boy’s father’s big birchbark loaded with supplies.

• A large ocean liner.

• A lump of lead.

• A floating log.

Why did the Indian boy make the paddle person?

• Because he was bored.

• Because he had a dream.

• He wanted to give a gift to the Sun Spirit.

• So that he could play in the snow with it.

What kind of wood was Paddle made of?

• Maple

• Pine

• Oak

• Cherry

Where does the Indian boy live?

• Mexico

• Alaska

• Florida

• Canada

What was driving Paddle?

• Shore Currents

• Wind

• School of Fish

• Waves

What shape is Lake Superior compared to?

• A button

• A Shark

• A Wolf's Head

• A toy ship

What border does Paddle Cross into the U.S.?

• State Border

• Lines of Longitude Border

• International Border

• Lines of Latitude Border