Sign of the Beaver chapter 10

Explain how Attean taught Matt how to fish.

Why did Matt decide to fish his usual way?

What else did Attean teach him after Matt lost his hook?

Matt tells Attean that Friday is no longer a (a)   to Robinson Crusoe.

What was one of the first words that Robinson Crusoe teaches Friday?

(a)  

When Matt reads to Attean of how Friday was thickheaded and learned many ways of how to survive from Robinson Crusoe, what did he realize for the first time?

Why do you think the author, Elizabeth George Speare, writes about Attean teaching Matt a better way to fish in this chapter? What is she trying to show the reader?

What did Attean show Matt how to make easily?

(a)  

Attean showed Matt something new about making sparks for a fire. What did Attean use that Matt never knew about before?

• Flint

• Common Stone

• Sand

• Water

The author talks about smiling in a few places in this chapter. At the end, Matt finally sees Attean smile for the first time. What do you think the author is trying to show the reader by describing Attean's smile slowly spreading across his face?