Matt's Adventures with Native Americans

Matt recalls discovering a bee tree with his father. Driven by hunger, he attempts to collect honey but is attacked by bees. He escapes to water but is rescued by an old man and a boy, who are Indians. They help him recover with their medicine, and Matt finds himself safe in his cabin.

What did Matt and his father discover at the swampy edge of the pond?

• A bee tree

• A bear den

• A bird's nest

• A fishing spot

Why did Matt's mother persuade them to carry a keg to Maine?

• For storing water

• For carrying fish

• For trading with locals

• For Matt's fondness for molasses

What did Matt hope to achieve by climbing the tree?

• To collect honey

• To get a better view

• To catch a bird

• To escape from danger

What was Matt's plan to avoid danger while collecting honey?

• Wear protective clothing

• Climb quietly and take a small amount

• Use smoke to calm the bees

• Wait for nightfall

What happened when Matt tried to take honey from the tree?

• He successfully collected honey

• He fell from the tree

• The tree branch broke

• The bees attacked him

How did Matt try to escape the bees?

• By climbing higher

• By jumping into the pond

• By hiding in a cave

• By running into the forest

Who rescued Matt after he was attacked by the bees?

• A passing traveler

• Two Native Americans

• A group of settlers

• His father

What did the Native Americans do to help Matt after rescuing him?

• Left him by the pond

• Took him to their village

• Applied medicine to his stings

• Gave him food

Where did Matt find himself after being treated by the Native Americans?

• In a hospital

• In the Native American village

• In a nearby town

• Back in his own cabin

What did Matt realize about the hands of the Native American man?

• They were rough and harsh

• They were gentle and careful

• They were unfamiliar and strange

• They were cold and distant