The Sign of the Beaver Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Elizabeth George Speare
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Sign of the Beaver Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Elizabeth George Speare
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Saknis make for Matt that is made of wood?
(a) A footstool.
(b) A crutch.
(c) A ladder.
(d) A slingshot.

2. What does Saknis bring Matt to wear?
(a) Moccasins.
(b) New boots.
(c) Suede pants.
(d) Suede shirt.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 12, what does Matt wake up and decide he wants?
(a) A bow to hunt with.
(b) A deluxe fishing spear.
(c) His father's rifle back.
(d) A javelin to throw.

4. Who is it that apparently appreciates how fond Matt is of molasses and made sure he had some molasses in the cabin?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

5. What does Saknis bring Matt to eat?
(a) Dried fish.
(b) Stew and corn cake.
(c) Berries.
(d) A jar of honey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Matt estimate that it will take Attean to learn his lessons?

2. What is the sweet ingredient that Matt that is disappearing because he uses it a lot?

3. What is the first animal that Matt attempts to shoot?

4. What part of Robinson Crusoe does Matt begin Attean's lesson on the the second day of reading classes?

5. What is the "old blunderbuss" Matt's father speaks of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Some might say that by heeding his father's advice Matt makes a mistake. How might one blame Matt's father for Matt being duped?

2. Characterize the relationship that develops between Saknis and Matt.

3. Compare or contrast Attean and Matt as students.

4. After fishing and managing to catch four fish, how is Matt's good mood quickly ruined?

5. How does Matt's remark about shooting squirrels remind the reader that Matt is still a child?

6. Despite Matt's gun being gone, what is happens in Chapter 4 that suggests that Matt is in good spirits?

7. How is Matt more apt to question slavery now when reading with Attean and never before?

8. Explain why the reader senses that Matt's rescuer is kind and that Matt is safe.

9. What is Attean's method for retracing his path in the woods that he tries to instill in Matt?

10. How do Saknis and his grandson differ in their opinions of the white man?

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