Sign of the Beaver Comprehension 7-10

Why did Saknis want Attean to learn to read?

• Saknis wanted him to read stories to the other Indians.

• Saknis wanted him to show off to the other Indians.

• Saknis wanted him to be able to read the white man's treaties.

• Saknis wanted him to have fun.

How does Attean respond when he finds out how long it will take him to learn read?

• He is excited and jumps for joy

• He becomes frustrated and storms out of the cabin

• He yells at Matt for showing him to point to his arm each time he says the letter A

• He thinks it will take him longer than a year to learn how to read

What did Attean say to the fish he threw back in the river?

• This is your lucky day.

• Grow a little more, and I'll catch you next year.

• Wow your scales are beautiful!

• Don't say anything to the other fish.

Attean is disturbed about what in Robinson Crusoe?

• Friday and a white man becoming friends

• A white man killing Friday

• Friday bowing down to a white man

• Friday converting to Christianity

Why did Attean throw back the first fish he caught?

• It was too big

• He did not like the way it looked

• It was too small

• It was not a healthy type of fish to eat

Why does Matt leave out some parts of Robinson Crusoe?

• He didn't want Attean to be offended

• He didn't want Attean to steal the book

• He didn't want Attean to have too much work

• He wanted Attean to read a whole page himself

How did Attean catch fish?

• He made a fishing pole

• He used a spear

• He caught it with his hands

• He used a net

When the boys go fishing Attean shows Matt how to make new hooks. Why are Attean's hooks better than Matt's?

• Attean's hooks never break.

• Attean's hooks are made of metal so they are stronger.

• Attean's hooks have two points to trap the fish better.

• Attean's hooks are larger so they attract bigger fish.

What was the first animal that Matt caught in his snare?

• Squirrel

• Snake

• Rabbit

• Deer

Why does Matt question Attean about the killing of the rabbit?

• He wants to learn how to kill animals like him

• He does not see a bullet hole

• He does not like the way he killed it

• He is upset that Attean didn't let him kill it instead