The Sign of the Beaver

How does the narrator's point of view in "The Sign of the Beaver" influence the description of Matt's feelings about living alone in the wilderness?

• The narrator describes Matt's feelings as adventurous and excited.

• The narrator describes Matt's feelings as lonely and anxious.

• The narrator describes Matt's feelings as indifferent and bored.

• The narrator describes Matt's feelings as happy and content.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does the metaphor "the forest was a sea of green" suggest in the context of the story?

• The forest was full of water.

• The forest was vast and endless.

• The forest was dangerous and unpredictable.

• The forest was calm and peaceful.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In "The Sign of the Beaver," how does the speaker's point of view affect the description of Attean's character?

• The speaker describes Attean as unfriendly and hostile.

• The speaker describes Attean as wise and resourceful.

• The speaker describes Attean as lazy and uninterested.

• The speaker describes Attean as clumsy and awkward.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the meaning of the phrase "time flew by" as used in the text?

• Time moved slowly.

• Time passed quickly.

• Time stopped.

• Time was confusing.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Which of the following is an example of a simile from "The Sign of the Beaver"?

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• The river sang a gentle lullaby.

• The wind whispered secrets through the trees.

• The leaves danced like ballerinas in the wind.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does the narrator's perspective influence the description of the setting in "The Sign of the Beaver"?

• The setting is described as a bustling city.

• The setting is described as a desolate desert.

• The setting is described as a lush and challenging wilderness.

• The setting is described as a peaceful beach.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the phrase "heart of stone" imply about a character's personality?

• The character is kind and compassionate.

• The character is cold and unfeeling.

• The character is brave and strong.

• The character is weak and timid.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the simile "as brave as a lion" in the context of the story?

• The character is cowardly.

• The character is very brave.

• The character is very loud.

• The character is very quiet.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the narrator's point of view affect the description of the challenges Matt faces in the wilderness?

• The challenges are described as easy and simple.

• The challenges are described as overwhelming and difficult.

• The challenges are described as fun and entertaining.

• The challenges are described as boring and repetitive.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the phrase "a mountain of work" suggest about the amount of work?

• The work is very little.

• The work is very easy.

• The work is very difficult.

• The work is very large.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4