WorksheetsSign of the Beaver
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What kind of things did Matt and Attean do after the reading lessons? (Choose THREE correct answers.)
Hang out with Attean's friends
Teach each other how to play games they enjoyed
Matt did chores while Attean watched
Check rabbit snares
Go fishing
How does Matt's way of fishing differ from Attean's? (Select TWO correct answers)
Attean catches fish with his bear hands.
Attean uses a spear.
Matt uses a pole.
Matt uses a net.
What does Matt learn from Attean about fishing that makes catching fish easier?
He learns how to throw a spear.
He learns you can use any kind of meat to fish with.
He learns how to use his hands to catch fish.
He learns how to make a hook and cover it with two worms.
What did Attean sometimes bring with him?
his grandfather
his friend
his dog
his horse
Choose the best meaning for chinking in this sentence from p7:
"His father had left him the endless task of chinking the logs with clay from the creek bank."
an annoying sound
hard work
a mud floor
using mud to fill in spaces between logs
What did Attean call "squaw work" and why?
chores; because the children in his tribe did those jobs
chores; because the women in his tribe did those jobs
hunting; because the men in his tribe did that job
plowing; because the tribe's animals did that job
Where did Matt see the sign of the beaver?
on a tree in the woods
in the river
on a trail
in Matt's cabin
The sign told everyone who saw it that the beaver lodge belonged to the Beaver people and that no one else should hunt in that area.
true
false
How did Attean mark his trails?
with sticks and stones
with arrowheads
He made marks on the trees.
He knew the woods so well that he didn't need to mark his trail.
When Attean arrives at his first reading lesson with Matt, what does he give Matt?
a deer
a fish
a rabbit
a squirrel
Why does Attean get frustrated and leave Matt’s cabin angrily?
Matt was impatient with him.
Matt told him it could take up to a year for him to learn how to read.
Attean got tired of being corrected by Matt.
Matt kept making Attean write down what he was learning.
What does Attean say when he learns that the man in the story swam back out to the wrecked ship to salvage items that might be useful to him?
He was amazed that the man was so brave.
Attean said if the man had been an Indian, he could have just made everything he needed.
He said it was boring and wanted more action.
Attean began telling a story about something he was reminded of.
When Matt asks Attean how he kills his prey, Attean shows Matt how to make a snare so that Matt can catch his own prey.
True
False
What is the main theme of 'Sign of the Beaver'?
Friendship and cultural exchange
Adventure and exploration
Survival and self-reliance
Family and loyalty
Who is the author of 'Sign of the Beaver'?
Lois Lowry
Elizabeth George Speare
Beverly Cleary
Katherine Paterson
What does the 'Sign of the Beaver' symbolize in the story?
A warning of danger
A mark of territory
A sign of friendship
A symbol of hope
How does Matt initially feel about living alone in the wilderness?
Excited and adventurous
Scared and anxious
Confident and prepared
Lonely and uncertain
What lesson does Matt learn from Attean about hunting?
The importance of patience
The skill of using a bow
The technique of setting traps
The value of teamwork
Why does Attean's tribe initially distrust Matt?
Because he is a stranger
Because he is a settler
Because he is young
Because he is inexperienced
What role does Attean's dog play in the story?
A symbol of loyalty
A source of conflict
A guide in the wilderness
A companion for Matt
How does the relationship between Matt and Attean evolve throughout the book?
From enemies to allies
From strangers to friends
From rivals to partners
From teacher to student
What is the significance of the reading lessons in 'Sign of the Beaver'?
They help Matt learn survival skills
They bridge cultural differences
They teach Attean English
They provide entertainment
What challenge does Matt face when his family is delayed in returning?
Lack of food
Loneliness
Fear of attack
Harsh weather
How does Attean's view of the settlers change by the end of the book?
He becomes more accepting
He remains distrustful
He becomes more curious
He decides to leave
What does Matt give to Attean as a parting gift?
A book
A knife
A handmade toy
A fishing pole
