Matt
Who saved Matt after he climbed the bee tree?
What did Attean show Matt how to do in order to catch the rabbit?
Attean shows Matt how to create snares out of a root.
To think about something deeply and carefully
ponder
Why did Matt's father leave him alone in the wilderness?
What did Ben take from Matt?
Matt's gun
What did Matt agree to do for Saknis?
Matt agreed to teach Attean how to read.
Why wouldn't Attean set the trapped fox free?
It was turtle land.
To throw out or away; cast off
discard
What is the sign of the beaver?
It is the tribe that Saknis and Attean belong to.
What advice did Matt's father give him about the bees?
Matt's father told him it was best to leave the bees alone.
How did Matt distract the bear?
He threw a dead rabbit at the bear.
What happened to Attean's mother?
She was killed by white men.
fend
What was found in the turtle trap?
Attean's dog
What had Saknis been right about?
Saknis was right about more white men coming into the area.
What did Matt give Attean?
Matt gave Attean his grandpa's watch.
Why did Attean think the white man in the story was not as smart as an Indian?
Indians make everything they need and do not go to stores or ships for materials.
Ugly or frightening
hideous
How is the ending of the story bittersweet for Matt?
Matt's family has rejoined him, but he wishes Attean and Saknis would have stayed and shared the land.
Why was Matt's family delayed in getting back to Matt?
There was a Typhus breakout.
What was Matt's proudest creation?
his fur hat
Where did Attean invite Matt?
Attean invited Matt into his village.
A painful, difficult experience
ordeal
What was wrong with the bow Matt made?
It was made out of bad wood, and the arrows would not shoot straight.
What did Saknis give Matt?
snowshoes