Sign of the Beaver: Chapters 7 & 8 Quiz

In The Sign of the Beaver Matt is responsible for teaching Attean how to read English. What comment does Matt make that causes Attean to storm out of their first reading lesson?

• Matt tells him he smells terrible because of the grease smeared all over his body.

• Matt yells at him to stop pointing at his arm each time he says the letter A.

• Matt explains that it will most likely take a year for Attean to learn to read.

• Matt questions whether an Indian is smart enough to be able to learn English.

Which word best describes Attean's attitude about taking reading lessons with Matt in The Sign of the Beaver?

• joking

• excited

• depressed

• irritated

Matt makes a treaty with Saknis where he agrees to teach Attean how to read English. What does Saknis promise Attean will do in return?

• build him a second cabin

• protect him from other Indians

• bring him birds and rabbits to eat

• help him get his rifle back

What new approach does Matt use to teach Attean how to read in Chapter 8 of The Sign of the Beaver?

• He uses Biblical references to explain letters.

• He uses forest terms to explain letters.

• He reads the book aloud instead of teaching letters.

• He gives Attean a pencil to write his own letters

How does Attean react to the sea storm scene in Robinson Crusoe?

• He leaves the cabin, annoyed

• He asks what happens, a sign of interest

• He smiles, and sits on the edge of his seat, riveted

• He says nothing