The Sign of the Beaver Chapter 5-10

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What does it mean to do something nonchalantly?

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It means to do something casually.

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What does the metaphor 'reading to a wooden post' mean in the context of Attean?

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It means that Attean sat upright, listening with no emotion.

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What thought troubled Matt at the end of Chapter 9?

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

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

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He thought the Indian would not need any supplies from the ship because he could make everything he needed.

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What book did Matt read to Attean?

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Robinson Crusoe.

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What does the term 'metaphor' mean?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea.

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What is the significance of questioning beliefs in a story?

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It shows character growth and the development of critical thinking.

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What does it mean to be 'discouraged'?

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To feel a loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

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What is a 'catch' in the context of fishing?

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The fish that has been caught.

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What does it mean to 'navigate'?

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To plan and direct the course of a journey.