The Sign of the Beaver
Chapter 4-5 Questions
**Make sure that when you answer, you answer in a complete sentence,
restating the question!**
1. Why were the days better in July?
2. What occurred when Matt returned to the cabin after catching four
trouts?
3. Infer why you think the cabin had been broken into during the day.
4. What happened to Matt when he climbed the tree?
5. Describe what happened to Matt after he jumped into the water?
Chapter 6-7 Questions
1. How did Saknis play an instrumental part in Matt’s recovery?
2. What did Matt only have one boot?
3. Describe the treaty made between Saknis and Matt.
4. Compare and contrast the treaty made when the white men came onto
the Indian land and the treaty made between Saknis and Matt.
5. What was the plan Matt had made in order to teach Attean?
6. Infer why you believe he left.
7. Using an example and/or direct quote from the book, explain why you
think Attean is referred to as acting stubborn.
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Chapter 8-9 Questions
How does Matt change his teaching plans?
Compare and contrast Matt’s perception to Attean’s perception of the
Robinson Crusoe book.
How did Attean catch the rabbit?
Why did Matt believe Attean agreed to come back for the lessons?
Describe Attean’s reaction to Matt’s favorite scene and infer why he
acted that way.