Sign of the Beaver

Choose TWO things that happen once Matt gets the hang of what Attean has shown him how to do.

• Matt tells Attean he doesn't need to bring him food anymore.

• Attean continues to bring food to Matt.

• Matt becomes better at making snares than Attean.

• Attean becomes jealous of Matt.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Over the next few days, what does Saknis, Attean's grandfather, return to Matt's cabin with? (Check three correct answers.)

• food

• a pair of moccasins

• a crutch

• more molasses

• Indian jewelry

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

In return for Saknis' kindness, what does he want Matt to do?

• come work where the rest of the tribe lives

• teach him how to speak proper English

• hang out with Attean

• teach Attean how to read

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why does Saknis want Attean to learn how to read?

• so that he will be educated

• so that he can teach everyone else in the tribe how to read

• so that he will understand the white man's treaties before he signs them

• Saknis wants Attean to go on to do greater things that Saknis never had the opportunity to do.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Attean's face was __________ when he spoke of finding his manitou.

• meager

• scarce

• solemn

• hewing

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the main conflict in chapters 16-19?

• The main conflict is a disagreement between friends

• The main conflict in chapters 16-19 is the struggle between the protagonist and the antagonist

• The main conflict is a battle between two countries

• The main conflict is a love triangle

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the character development of Matt change in these chapters?

• Matt becomes more confident and independent as the chapters progress.

• Matt becomes more shy and dependent as the chapters progress.

• Matt becomes more arrogant and selfish as the chapters progress.

• Matt becomes less intelligent and forgetful as the chapters progress.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the primary theme of 'Sign of the Beaver'?

• Friendship and cultural exchange

• War and peace

• Love and betrayal

• Adventure and exploration

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which character in 'Sign of the Beaver' is responsible for teaching Matt survival skills?

• Saknis

• Attean

• Ben

• Matt's father

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In 'Sign of the Beaver', why does Attean initially visit Matt's cabin?

• To trade goods

• To learn to read

• To steal supplies

• To offer protection

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9