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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Matt sees the 7 notches on his stick used for measuring time gone by, what month does he judge it is?
(a) September.
(b) July.
(c) June.
(d) August.

2. What is the "old blunderbuss" Matt's father speaks of?
(a) A cabin.
(b) A rifle.
(c) The eldest brother.
(d) The family dog.

3. When Attean catches a fish he feels is too small, what does he do with the fish before he releases it?
(a) He blesses it.
(b) He throws it at Matt.
(c) He speaks to it.
(d) He squeezes it.

4. When Matt wakes up after the celebration at Attean's village, what does Matt NOT see hanging or laying around?
(a) Animal skin rugs.
(b) Fish bones.
(c) Clam shells.
(d) Animal bones.

5. 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 sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Attean explains the meaning of the sign of the beaver, what does Matt think of this meaning?

2. What does Matt say that he thought of the Indian way of life before he actually visited them?

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

4. What is the reason for the oil that Attean spreads on his body and hair?

5. What animal does Matt want to be his next target?

(see the answer key)

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