Sign of the Beaver

What does the word "snare" mean? (Use context clues p. 40)

• barbed wire trap
• a stick for catching animals
• a trap for catching animals
• to catch something

What does the word "seba" mean? (Use context clues ch. 8)

• tomorrow
• today
• Sunday
• yesterday

In Ch. 7, what does "one moon" mean?

• one day
• one year
• one month
• one hour

Which survival skill does Attean first teach Matt?

• how to make a bow
• how to make a fish hook
• how to find his way in the forest
• how to make a snare

Why does Attean have oil spread on his body and hair?

• He's getting ready for a party.
• The oil will repel insects.
• He wants to repel Matt.
• His breakfast spilled on him.

Which quote bests supports the opinion that Attean does not like Matt?

• "Attean not give away hunting grounds."
• "he did not dare speak again"
• "The scorn in the boy's face had turned black with anger."
• all of the above

What book did Matt use to teach Attean to read?

• Robinson Crusoe
• Hatchet
• Sign of the Beaver
• Let's Learn to Read

What theme is shared by the books Sign of the Beaver and Robinson Crusoe?

• European settlers were arrogant.
• European settlers were considerate.
• European settlers were wise.
• European settlers were irrational.

What treaty did Matt make with Saknis?

• Matt would bring Attean food. Attean would teach Matt to read.
• Attean would teach Matt how to hunt.
• Attean would bring Matt food. Matt would teach Attean to read.
• Matt would teach Attean to fish.

How can you tell that Attean is beginning to open up to Matt?

• "Make snare," said Attean.

• Here, Attean stopped, broke off a sapling, and began to splice two roots together.

• "A wide grin spread across Attean's face. It was the first time Matt had seen him smile."

• I tell fish, "Do not tell other fish."