Chapters 19 & 20
What did Matt lose in the game with the Indian boys?
His shirt
What gift did Attean give Matt?
The dog
What prevented the family from coming?
They all got sick with typhus
loud noise that goes on for some time
clamor
boisterous
Why does the dog like Matt now?
He saved the dog!
What new item did Attean have?
A gun
What presents did he make the family?
Sarah, Mom and Baby
Mom - bowls and a brush to clean them
Sarah - cornhusk doll
Baby- craddle
to try and provide for one's own needs
fend
a painful, difficult experience
ordeal
What is the Indian name for "spirit"
Monitou
What gift did Matt give Attean? Why was this important?
What item set Matt free?
the snow shoes
natural talent; ability with ease
knack
to go forward in spite of risk
venture
What events would not happen if Attean did not find his "Spirit"? Why is this significant?
Attean would not be able to become a hunter and then rise to become the leader as Saknis is. It is his rightful path.
What did Saknis predict would happen?
More white men would come to the area
How id Matt's mom look different?
She was frail and thin. She was pale and had shadows under her eyes
to make sharp answer
retort
clamor
loud noise that goes on for some time
What was the significance of the other Indian boys allowing Matt to rough house with them?
The boys of the tribe respect Matt and could see him as one of them.
What ultimately earned Attean's respect for Matt?
Him choosing not to go with the Indians and to wait for the family
How is the ending bittersweet for Matt?
He is happy his family is home but he wishes that they could meet the Indians and especially Attean.
Flounder
to move forward in a clumsy way; often losing balance
scant
scarcely enough; very little