Question 1

The Sign of the Beaver

As Matt misses his family and Christmas nears, how do his memories work for him?

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Question 2

The Sign of the Beaver

What does Matt do at the end of Chapter 24 that suggests he has adequately prepared for winter?

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Question 3

The Sign of the Beaver

When Matt's parents first see the interior of the cabin, why does Matt's father say that he is very proud on Matt?

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Question 4

The Sign of the Beaver

How does the reader know that Matt has become attached to the dog Attean gave him?

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Question 5

English Literature (BookRags)

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. "There is nothing you can do for me" said Nancy, smiling sadly. A) What literary device is"smiling sadly?" B) what did they want to do for her?

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Question 6

A. A. Milne

Hi do BookRags help write papers?

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Question 7

Pictures of Hollis Woods

pictures of Hollis woods

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Question 8

The Sign of the Beaver

Characterize the relationship that develops between Saknis and Matt.

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Question 9

The Sign of the Beaver

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

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Question 10

The Sign of the Beaver

Matt wakes in the morning dreading the task of teaching Attean to read? Explain the reason for this dread and whether it is justified.

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Question 11

The Sign of the Beaver

Attean, to say the least, is uncooperative in his first reading lesson. Explain his behavior and the feelings behind this behavior.

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Question 12

The Sign of the Beaver

How does the story of Robinson Crusoe become more than a reading book for Attean and Matt?

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Question 13

The Sign of the Beaver

Why might Attean be so uninterested in learning to read and write the English language?

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Question 14

The Sign of the Beaver

Compare or contrast Attean and Matt as students.

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Question 15

The Sign of the Beaver

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

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Question 16

The Sign of the Beaver

Explain whether Matt is jealous of Attean's fishing skills.

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Question 17

The Sign of the Beaver

At the end of Chapter 10, Matt comments that Attean has smiled his first genuine smile. One must infer the reason for this smile. What is the reason behind this smile?

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Question 18

The Sign of the Beaver

In Chapter 11, the reader comes upon the explanation of the title of the novel, "the sign of the beaver." What is the sign of the beaver?

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Question 19

The Sign of the Beaver

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

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Question 20

The Sign of the Beaver

How is Matt's experience of learning how to make a bow different from the other hunting lessons of Attean so far in the story?

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Question 21

The Sign of the Beaver

Attean tells Matt that it is the white man who introduced metal traps to the Indians. What does the trap symbolize to Attean?

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Question 22

The Sign of the Beaver

How is Matt and Attean's use of each other's language symbolic of their relationship?

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Question 23

The Sign of the Beaver

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

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Question 24

The Sign of the Beaver

Why is Matt "delighted" to know that Attean tells the story to his brothers?

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Question 25

The Sign of the Beaver

Why is it ironic that Matt wonders how the Great Spirit that the Indians worship seem to be like the Indians themselves--i.e. a mighty hunter, very strong?

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