Beaver
Why is the book called The Sign of the Beaver?
It is the clan that Attean and Saknis come from.
What did Matt and Attean do with the fox they discovered in the woods?
Left it alone. It was on another clan’s property.
What does Matt learn Attean has been doing with the story of Robinson Crusoe?
Attean had been retelling them to his brothers.
What did Matt realize Attean was learning from him?
He was speaking better English.
How did Attean kill the bear?
What was wrong with the bow and arrows that Matt made?
They were made with the wrong kid of wood.
Why was Matt mad at Attean about the fox?
Why did Attean feel bad about killing the bear?
Because of her cub.
What are the roles of men and women in Attean’s tribe?
The squaw (women) tend to the garden and cook the food. The men hunt.
What story from the Bible was similar to the Indian legend that Attean shared?
Why does Attean bring Matt to the beaver dam?
To show him his Beaver Clan’s territory.
What does Matt do to distract the bear?
Throws his rabbit at the bear.
Why does Attean want Matt to lead them back in the forest?
To teach him to leave markers in order to know where to go in the woods.
How does Attean help Matt when he is lost?
He shows him his markings that he made on the way to the Beaver.
What book does Matt share with Attean after Robinson Crusoe? Why?
The Bible - it is filled with adventure. Nothing needed skipping.