Sign of the Beaver Review

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What did Matt infer about the mess in the cabin?

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Matt inferred that it was a bear that made the mess because he knew humans would not have wasted food.

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What is the first lesson Attean taught Matt?

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Attean taught Matt how to make a snare.

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What is the main idea of chapter 6?

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The main idea of chapter 6 is that Saknis helped Matt heal from his injuries and wanted to befriend him so Matt could teach his grandson, Attean, English.

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Who was coming nearby to Matt's home at the end of the book?

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More settlers were coming nearby to Matt's home at the end of the book.

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What did Attean and Saknis save Matt from?

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Attean and Saknis saved Matt from drowning.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Who is Attean in 'Sign of the Beaver'?

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Attean is a Native American boy who becomes friends with Matt and teaches him survival skills.

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What role does Saknis play in Matt's life?

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Saknis is a Native American who helps Matt heal and seeks to befriend him.

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What is a snare?

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A snare is a trap for capturing animals, often made from a loop of wire or string.

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Why is it important for Matt to learn survival skills?

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Learning survival skills is important for Matt to live alone in the wilderness and to be safe.