Sign of the Beaver Review

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What did Attean and Saknis save Matt from?

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They saved Matt from drowning.

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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.

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What is the first lesson that Attean taught Matt?

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Attean taught Matt how to make a snare.

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How did Matt infer it was a bear that made a mess in the cabin?

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

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What animal came into Matt's house and ate all the food?

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A bear came into Matt's house and ate all the food.

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What is a snare?

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A snare is a type of trap used to catch animals.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to deduce or conclude information from evidence rather than from explicit statements.

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Who are the main characters in 'Sign of the Beaver'?

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The main characters are Matt, Attean, and Saknis.

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What is the significance of the bear in the story?

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The bear represents the challenges and dangers of living in the wilderness.

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What lesson does Matt learn about survival?

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Matt learns important survival skills from Attean, such as making snares and understanding nature.