The Sign of the Beaver | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Matt Hallowell - This character is eventually faced with the decision of going with the Indians to find a suitable hunting ground or staying alone in a cabin to wait for his family whose arrival is questionable.

Matt's Father - This character builds a cabin in the newly created Maine territory where he hopes to provide his family with a new life.

Ben - This character is trusted but is proven to be a thief.

Saknis - This character is a wise leader who realizes that he and his people have to adapt...
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