The Sign of the Beaver Comprehension Check Chapters 3 and 4

What is the main focus of chapters 3 and 4 in 'The Sign of the Beaver'?

• Matt's friendship with his dog

• Matt's interactions with Attean and his learning of survival skills

• Matt's journey to find his family

• Matt's exploration of the wilderness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is Beaver's closest friend in the story?

• Squirrel

• Fox

• Rat

• Rabbit

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What challenges does Beaver face in order to survive?

• Hunting for prey, migrating long distances, and hibernating during winter.

• Navigating through dense forests, climbing trees, and swimming in deep waters.

• Competing for territory, mating with other beavers, and communicating with their family members.

• Finding food, building and maintaining dams and lodges, and avoiding predators.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which animal does Beaver encounter in the story?

• bear

• tiger

• elephant

• lion

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

How does Beaver interact with the Native Americans?

• By learning and adopting their cultural practices.

• By altering the landscape and affecting resource availability.

• By building alliances and forming partnerships.

• By trading goods and resources with them.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Beaver learn throughout his experiences?

• Beaver learns skills and behaviors such as building dams, swimming, foraging for food, and communicating with other beavers.

• Beaver learns how to climb trees and catch fish.

• Beaver learns how to fly and build nests.

• Beaver learns how to dig burrows and hunt for prey.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is Beaver struggling to survive?

• Lack of food sources

• Climate change and rising temperatures

• Predation by natural predators

• Habitat loss and degradation caused by human activities

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the significance of Beaver's friendship with Matt?

• Matt helps Beaver overcome his fear of heights.

• Matt encourages Beaver to join the swim team.

• Matt helps Beaver gain confidence and overcome his fear of water.

• Matt teaches Beaver how to swim.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Beaver's friendship with Matt impact his survival?

• Beaver's friendship with Matt has no impact on his survival.

• Beaver's friendship with Matt hinders his survival by distracting him from finding food and shelter.

• Beaver's friendship with Matt leads to conflicts and fights, making survival more difficult.

• Beaver's friendship with Matt provides emotional support, companionship, and assistance in finding food and shelter.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the overall theme of chapters 3 and 4 in 'The Sign of the Beaver'?

• Exploration and discovery

• Survival and adaptation

• Friendship and loyalty

• Love and romance

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2