Plot
What did Matt do to help kill the bear that he and Attean saw while they were hunting?
He threw the rabbit he had killed and that gave Attean enough time to get his bow aimed
When Matt was attacked by bees what type of conflict was that?
Person -vs- Nature
“Matt took the watch in his hand as gently as if it was a bird’s egg.” is what type of figurative language?
Simile
One theme in the book is respect. What does Matt do to earn Attean's respect?
He stays behind to wait for his family
What character stole Matt’s rifle?
Ben
Why did Matt get invited to Attean's village the second time?
He saved Attean's dog.
What caused Matt to lose all of his food?
He left the door unlocked and a bear got in and spilled everything on the floor and ate some of it.
“the wild cranberries he had discovered shining like jewels along the boggy shores of the pond.” is what type of figurative language?
Simile
When Matt saves Attean's dog that is an example of what theme?
Friendship
Which character in Attean’s tribe did not accept Matt at first?
Attean’s Grandmother
Why did Matt get invited to Attean’s village the first time?
He helped kill the bear
When Matt strange shadows moving what type of conflict was that?
Supernatural
“the underbrush kept creeping closer.” is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
When Matt says no to Attean’s offer to go with them on the hunt so he can wait for his family, is an example of what theme?
Maturity
Which character said that Matt moves quick like an indian?
Attean
During the feast of the killing of the bear why doesn't Attean eat anything?
Because he was the one who killed the bear.
When Attean didn’t want Matt to teach him how to read and kept trying to leave is an example of what type of conflict?
Person -vs- person
“His body was no longer on fire.” is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
When Attean's dog was stuck in a trap Matt went to the village to ask for help. What would the theme be?
Determanitation
What character helped Matt save Attean’s dog?
Attean’s sister
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 weather.
The fact that the Native Americans were forced off their land by the White Men is an example of what type of conflict?
Person -vs- Society
"The humming grew to a roar, like a great wind" is an example of which type of figurative language?
Simile or Personification
When Attean teaches Matt how to make secret signs to find his way into the forest, that is an example of what theme?
Survival
What character said that the Native Americans need to learn to live with the White Men?
Saknis