Chapter 1
Matt and his family lived in _________ but now have a new cabin built in __________.
Matt and his family lived in Massachusetts but now have a new cabin built in Maine.
Give at least 3 examples some of the chores that Matt had to complete each day while his father was gone.
Chinking the spaces between the logs with clay...Clearing trees to let more sun in on the growing corn...Clearing the underbrush on the cleared land...Cooking daily meals...Keeping a fire going...Watering the corn patch...Pulling up weeds in the corn patch...Hunting for food
Why did Matt lie when the stranger asked him when his father would be back?
Matt lied about when his father would be back because he had some doubts about the stranger.
Who broke into the cabin while Matt was in the forest?
A bear broke into the cabin while he was gone.
What are the names of the two Indians that rescued Matt and what is their relationship?
The two Indians that recused Matt are Attean and Saknis. Saknis is the grandfather and Attean is the grandson.
Why was Matt left alone at the log cabin?
Matt was left alone at the log cabin to guard it and the land until his father returned with his mother, sister, and the baby.
What is Matt's sister's name?
Sarah
What did Ben steal from Matt?
While Matt was sleeping, Ben stole the rifle Matt’s father had left behind.
Matt made two mistakes that limited his food supply. What were they?
Matt neglected to secure the door, resulting in a break in and the loss of both flour and molasses. He also used the last of the salt.
List two things that Saknis did to help Matt recover.
Removed bee stingers and gave him medicine...Brought him food to eat...Brought him a crutch...Brought him a pair of moccasins
How long will Matt be alone and how will he keep track of the weeks?
Six to seven weeks; by putting notches in sticks to count the weeks.
What is the one thing that Matt misses that he didn't realize he would miss?
Matt misses having someone to talk to occasionally.
What effect would the stolen item have on Matt’s day to day life?
Not having a rifle will effect Matt’s day to day life because he won’t be able to protect himself from animals or Native Americans and he won’t be able to hunt for his food anymore.
Why was Matt insistent on trying to get honey from the hive?
Matt was insistent on trying to get honey from the hive because he was tired of eating fish.
What did Matt try to give Saknis for helping him?
Matt gave Saknis his favorite book Robinson Crusoe as a way of saying thank you for saving him and taking care of him.
Matt would be __________ by the time his family arrived at the cabin in __________.
Matt would be 13 years old by the time his family arrived at the cabin in August.
How did Matt’s father tell him to treat Indians? Cite evidence from the text.
Matt’s father told him to treat them with politeness and speak to them the same way one would speak to a minster at home.
What type of conflict did Matt experience in this chapter? Give a specific example/text evidence to support.
Man vs. self/Lying when asked where is father was...about Ben staying vs. being hospitable...taking down the rifle because he doesn't trust Ben...
What happened as Matt reached for the honey? Be specific!
Matt couldn’t reach his hand or spoon into the hole, so he pulled away some old bark and a swarm of bees emerged attacking him. Matt climbed down the tree and headed to the nearest body of water. He got tangled up in the weeds and nearly drowned.
Why is it so important to Saknis for Matt to teach Attean to read?
It is important to Saknis that Matt teaches Attean how to read so that white man doesn’t take away Indian hunting ground.
What two gifts did Matt’s father give him? Explain the importance.
Matt’s father gave him a watch and a rifle. The silver watch is important because it will help Matt keep track of passing time and the rifle is important because it will allow him to hunt for food and protect himself from any threat like animals, Indians, or strangers.
What are the 3 reasons it is important to keep the fire going?
It is important to keep the fire going so that Matt can stay warm, cook his meals, and keep the mosquitoes away.
Give three “red flags” the author gave about Ben?
stood, deliberately taking his time, looking over the cabin and the cornfield...peered curiously over Matt’s shoulder...“You all alone here?”...His eye fell on the rifle hanging over the door. He let out a slow, admiring whistled and walked over to run his hand along the stock...The man snatched the last bit of corn cake...Asked for tobacco twice...“Tell you the truth, I go away from that town just in time. Warn’t nothing they could prove, but they sure had it in for me"...He seemed to have singlehandedly shot down half the French army...Been taken captive by the Iroquois but was too smart and escaped
Who found Matt (be specific!) and how was he (Matt) taken care of?
Two Indians - an old man and a boy - rescued Matt. The old man carried Matt back to the cabin. He also removed the bee stingers and gave Matt medicine.
What are the terms of the treaty Saknis makes with Matt?
Saknis and Matt make a treaty where Attean will bring Matt food (bird and rabbit) and Matt will teach Attean how to read white man’s signs.