Where and when does this novel take place?

In a forest, in the Maine Territory during the colonial period

Why did Saknis think it was important that Attean learn to read?

He wanted Attean to read so he could read and understand hunting treaties.

"He muttered some incomprehensible words under his breath." What does incomprehensible mean in this sentence?

It means Attean said things no one could understand.

When the bow was finished, Matt admired their joint handiwork. What does that mean?

Matt looked with pleasure at the creation they made together.

Matt refers to Attean as a "heathen" and a "savage". What does this tell you about how Matt has prejudged Attean?

It tells you that Matt thought of Attean as less of a person.

Compare how Attean fished and how Matt fished.

Matt used a line and hook, Attean used a spear.

What was Matt's problem when he fished?

Matt's fishing line kept breaking and he lost his hook.

What did Attean tell the fish as he threw it back in the water?

Attean told him not to tell the other fish about Matt and him.

Why was Matt feeling uneasy at the end of chapter 2?

He felt as though someone was watching him.

Why did Matt's father tell him to cut notches in sticks?

to help him keep track of the days passing

Matt thought it was discouraging reading to a "wooden post", referring to Attean. What does this metaphor mean?

It means Attean sat upright, listening with no emotion.

Matt told Attean that he no longer needed him to bring food. However, he continued. What does this tell you about him?

He upholds the commitments made, so he continues his end of the treaty.

According to Matt's father, how should one speak to Native Americans?

You should speak politely and respectfully, as though they were a minister.

How did Matt's father know the bees in the tree were not wild?

There were no wild bees before the colonists brought them from England.

What were some of the items Robinson Crusoe was able to salvage from the ship?

nails, bullets, hatchets, and a hammock

What surprised Matt about Attean?

Matt was surprised at how much of "Robinson Crusoe" he understood.

Matt thought, "What would his father think?" after Ben stole the gun. What does this quote tell you about Matt?

Matt cares deeply about what his father thinks of him.

What made Attean so upset while listening to Robinson Cursoe?

He felt it was not right for a Native to be a slave to a white man.

Why did Attean knock everything over on the table?

He wanted to learn to read quicker.

What was the significance of the beaver symbols carved into the trees?

The carvings showed the hunting boundaries of the Beaver people.

By the end of chapter 2, what did Matt long for?

Matt longed for someone to share his stories with.

Attean brought Matt a bowstring made of sinew to replace the bowstring made of spruce root. Why would sinew be better?

Sinew is tissue from an animal and is very tough and strong.

What thought was troubling Matt at the end of the Chapter 9?

He began to question the thought that white men were superior to Indians.

What worried Matt's father about the fireplace?

He was worried it would catch fire because it was made of wood.

Why did Matt run for the water?

Matt knew the bees did not like water.

How did Attean help Matt find his way through the forest?

He showed Matt how to make secret signs to guide him through the forest.

Matt described the character, Friday, in Robinson Cursoe as "thickheaded". What does that mean?

It means he was unintelligent and not very smart.

What could be the theme of chapters 1-12?

Life was difficult for the colonists.

What two things of importance did Matt's father leave with him?

He left him his watch and his gun.

Why did Attean think that a white man was not as smart as an Indian?

Indian would not need any supplies from ship because he could make tools.

Why did Matt decide to climb the bee tree?

Matt was craving something sweet.

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1
Where and when does this novel take place?
In a forest, in the Maine Territory during the colonial period
In a small town in the Midwest during the Westward Expansion
On the shores of the Great Lakes during the Industrial Revolution
In a city in Massachusetts during the American Revolution
2
Why did Saknis think it was important that Attean learn to read?
He wanted Attean to read so he could read stories to his family.
He wanted Attean to read so he could read and understand hunting treaties.
He wanted him to read so he could learn about the new people moving here.
He wanted Attean to read so he could go to school with Matt and his sister.
3
Using clues from the text, infer how Attean actually felt about his dog.
Attean loved his dog.
Attean did not like his dog.
Attean was frustrated because his dog followed him everywhere.
Attean thought his dog was good for nothing.
4
Matt was concerned Ben would never leave and eat all his food.
False
True
5
"He muttered some incomprehensible words under his breath." What does incomprehensible mean in this sentence?
It means Attean turned to his grandfather and spoke in his native language.
It means Attean was excited to read and said thank you quietly.
It means Attean shouted at his grandfather in a disrespectful way.
It means Attean said things no one could understand.
6
When the bow was finished, Matt admired their joint handiwork. What does that mean?
Matt looked with pleasure at the creation they made together.
Matt looked at the bow with disappointment and embarrassment.
Matt was proud of the bow he made by himself.
Matt looked at the bow with pride but felt sorry he did most of the work.
7
What book did Matt read to Attean?
The Bible
A is for Adam
Little House on the Prairie
Robinson Crusoe
8
Matt refers to Attean as a "heathen" and a "savage". What does this tell you about how Matt has prejudged Attean?
It tells you that Matt thought of Attean as less of a person.
It tells you that Matt thought of Attean as a wild and crazy type of guy.
It tells you that Matt thought of Attean as a good friend.
It tells you that Matt thought of Attean as equal to him.
9
What did Matt offer Saknis for saving his life?
a book
the family's Bible
some extra corn cake
more silver coins
10
How was Attean feeling when his grandfather made the treaty with Matt?
sadness and remorse
anger and resentment
excitement and anticipation
bewildered and confused
11
Why did Attean have bear grease rubbed all over him?
to keep the mosquitos away
to help him slip through the forest easily
to keep the flies away
so the animals he is hunting would not smell him
12
Losing the gun did not affect Matt, because he did not know how to shoot a gun and could not practice target shooting.
False
True
13
Compare how Attean fished and how Matt fished.
Matt used a spear, Attean used a hook and line.
Matt used a spear, Attean used a net.
Matt used a fishing line and hook, Attean spoke to the fish.
Matt used a line and hook, Attean used a spear.
14
What was Matt's problem when he fished?
Matt could not find any worms, and he did not bring any with him.
Matt's fishing line kept breaking and he lost his hook.
Matt continually lost his shoes in the pond.
Matt felt as though Attean was mocking him.
15
What did Attean tell the fish as he threw it back in the water?
Attean told him to stop eating Matt's worms.
Attean told him to swim away as fast as he could.
Attean told him not to tell the other fish about Matt and him.
Attean told him to come back when he was bigger.
16
Who was Matt's second visitor?
Ben came back for dinner
a bear
the church minister
a Native American boy
17
From the clues in the story, infer what Matt wanted from Attean most.
seriousness
to be left alone
more food
respect
18
Why was Matt feeling uneasy at the end of chapter 2?
He felt as though someone was watching him.
He thought an animal might be following him.
He felt his father would come back soon.
He felt as though he would not really make it on his own.
19
Why did Matt's father tell him to cut notches in sticks?
to make them better for spearing small game
the keep track of the number of Indians he saw
to help him keep track of the days passing
to make them into kindling for the fire
20
What did Ben take from the house?
the last barrel of flour
the tobacco
the family's pewter tableware
Matt's father's gun
21
Matt thought it was discouraging reading to a "wooden post", referring to Attean. What does this metaphor mean?
It means Attean left firewood, instead of food, for Matt.
It means Attean sat upright, listening with no emotion.
It means that Matt spent many evenings alone reading to the cabin's walls.
It means Attean could not hear very well.
22
Matt told Attean that he no longer needed him to bring food. However, he continued. What does this tell you about him?
He knows Matt cannot hunt very well without a gun, so he brings him food.
He upholds the commitments made, so he continues his end of the treaty.
He feels sorry for Matt and brings items because Matt can't make it alone.
Attean has many things at home he no longer needs and gives them to Matt.
23
According to Matt's father, how should one speak to Native Americans?
You should speak in a loud voice, as though you are yelling.
You should never speak with a Native American.
You should speak very slowly as if you were speaking to a small child.
You should speak politely and respectfully, as though they were a minister.
24
How did Matt's father know the bees in the tree were not wild?
There is no such thing as "wild bees."
The bees in the trees did not make honey.
The honey bees were too tame and friendly to be wild.
There were no wild bees before the colonists brought them from England.
25
What were some of the items Robinson Crusoe was able to salvage from the ship?
nails, bullets, a hammock, and a hammer
bullets, nails, a hammer, and a hatchet
bullets, a hammock, food, and matches
nails, bullets, hatchets, and a hammock
26
What surprised Matt about Attean?
Matt was surprised at how much of "Robinson Crusoe" he understood.
Matt was surprised at how much food Attean would bring.
Matt was surprised at how quiet Attean was.
Matt was surprised at how quickly Attean learned to read.
27
Matt thought, "What would his father think?" after Ben stole the gun. What does this quote tell you about Matt?
Matt cares deeply about what his father thinks of him.
Matt is a loner and wishes he would have told Ben to go away.
Matt is angry about his father leaving him alone.
Matt is careless and forgetful and does not want his father to find out.
28
What made Attean so upset while listening to Robinson Cursoe?
He did not want to learn to read.
He was late getting home.
Matt was acting very condescending toward him.
He felt it was not right for a Native to be a slave to a white man.
29
Matt worked on this bow hastily. Attean told him to work slowly. Hastily and slowly are ______.
antonyms
metaphors
synonyms
similes
30
Ben wanted a mite of tobacco. What does "mite" mean in this example?
Mite is a small amount.
Mite is a block of something.
Mite is a small bug similar to a flea.
Mite means strong.
31
What did Matt catch in his snare first?
Matt caught a partridge.
Matt caught a bear cub.
Matt caught a rabbit.
Matt caught a fish.
32
Which of these items did Saknis NOT bring Matt?
Crutch
Stew
Fish
Mocassins
33
Who was Matt's first visitor?
a Native American chief
a bear
a man named Ben
the church minister
34
Why did Attean knock everything over on the table?
He wanted to learn to read quicker.
He was tired of Matt's attitude.
He wanted to go on the hunt.
He did not want to sit so close to Matt.
35
Who rescued Matt?
Two Native Americans
Ben
No one, he crawled back to the cabin on his own.
Matt's father
36
What was the significance of the beaver symbols carved into the trees?
The carvings were pictures of beavers the white man had killed.
The carvings showed the hunting boundaries of the Beaver people.
The carvings showed which trees the beavers could cut down.
The carvings showed the path to the beaver dam.
37
What did Matt decide to make for himself?
larger snare
bow for himself
fishing pole
doll for his sister
38
By the end of chapter 2, what did Matt long for?
Matt longed to play games with his sister.
Matt longed for someone to share his stories with.
Matt longed for a home-cooked meal.
Matt longed to go to school and have friends.
39
Attean brought Matt a bowstring made of sinew to replace the bowstring made of spruce root. Why would sinew be better?
Sinew comes from the rubber plant and is very flexible.
Sinew is tissue from an animal and is very tough and strong.
Sinew can be bought at a store and comes on a big roll.
Sinew comes from a plant leaf and is very easy to find and use.
40
What thought was troubling Matt at the end of the Chapter 9?
He could not figure out if Attean was an enemy or a friend.
He could not understand why he had to continue to be so polite to Attean.
He began to question the thought that white men were superior to Indians.
He no longer wanted Attean to come visit, but he had no choice.
41
What worried Matt's father about the fireplace?
He worried it would let too much smoke in the house and Matt would choke.
It was leaning to one side and he feared it would fall over.
He was worried it would catch fire because it was made of wood.
He was worried it would not keep a fire all night and Matt might freeze.
42
How did Matt feel after his father left?
Matt felt sad and terrified.
Matt felt lonely and nervous.
Matt felt excited about his new adventure.
Matt felt mature and grown-up.
43
Why did Matt run for the water?
Matt planned to throw water on the hive to drive the bees away.
Matt was craving something sweet.
Matt thought the cabin was on fire.
Matt knew the bees did not like water.
44
How did Attean help Matt find his way through the forest?
He showed Matt how to blaze trees with a knife to show his way back.
Attean showed Matt the secret path through the forest.
Attean showed Matt a map he could use to find his way through the forest.
He showed Matt how to make secret signs to guide him through the forest.
45
Matt described the character, Friday, in Robinson Cursoe as "thickheaded". What does that mean?
It means he had thick hair.
It means he was fat and tired.
It means he was unintelligent and not very smart.
It means he had a thick and a very protective skull.
46
What could be the theme of chapters 1-12?
You should never trust a stranger.
Life was difficult for the colonists.
You should never leave a young person alone.
The colonists were mean and cruel.
47
What two things of importance did Matt's father leave with him?
He left him live coal and his watch.
He left him a barrel full of flour and some molasses.
He left him his gun and live coal.
He left him his watch and his gun.
48
Which of the following words would descibe Matt and his father?
lazy and sloppy
playful and loud
hardworking and quiet
mean and angry
49
Why did Attean think that a white man was not as smart as an Indian?
Indian would have known how to navigate the high seas and not wreck.
Indian would have a chest of tools, and they would have floated to shore.
Indian would not need any supplies from ship because he could make tools.
Indian would have been able to swim ashore and would not need rescuing.
50
Why did Matt decide to climb the bee tree?
Matt was craving something sweet.
Matt wanted to move the hive closer to the cabin.
Matt wanted to cut it down for firewood.
Matt wanted to see the land from above the trees.

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