Plot
Where did the story take place?
It took place in Maine.
What was Matt’s conflict with Ben?
Matt wanted to help Ben, but he stole his gun. Person vs. person.
What type of figurative language is “You move quick, like Indian”?
This is a simile.
Did Ben ever show up again?
Ben never came back.
Who is the man who stole Matt’s gun?
Ben stole Matt's gun.
What is the story about?
Matt’s survival without his family.
What did Matt need to do to eat?
Matt needed to hunt, he needed to find new materials and fish. Person vs. nature.
What type of figurative language is “his panic began to die away”?
This is personification.
Did Matt help Attean's dog or did he leave him?
Matt helped the dog.
Does Attean's dog have a name?
Attean's dog does not have a name.
Did anyone help Matt?
A local person named Attean helped Matt.
What did Matt do to his house to keep it warm?
Matt had to go out in the cold to get wood. Person vs. nature.
What type of figurative language is “that was the best fish I ever ate”?
This is a hyperbole.
Did Matt's dad ever return?
Matt’s dad came back after getting the family.
Which character doesn't like Matt?
Attean’s grandmother did not like Matt.
How did Matt get food?
Matt hunted and fished for food.
How did Matt help Attean’s dog from the trap?
Matt had to use his hands and help to get the dog out. Person vs. person
What type of figurative speech is “the man's grin was beginning to wipe away some of his doubts”?
This is personification.
What was the main theme of the book when it came to Matt vs the poison bees?
It was about survival.
Do you think that the two main characters became more of enemies or friends?
Matt and Attean took care of each other and became friends.
What caused Matt's family to be so late in getting back to Maine?
The family was sick with Typhus and they were delayed by the weather.
The fact that the Native Americans were forced off their land by the white men is an example of which type of conflict?
Character -vs- Society
The humming grew to a roar, like a great wind. Which type of figurative language?
This is a simile.
When Attean teaches Matt how to make secret signs to find his way in the forest, that is an example of what theme?
It is survival.
Which character said that the Native Americans need to learn to live with the white men?
It was Saknis.