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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the stranger, what life experiences does this man have?
(a) He lived with the Indians, fought the French Army, and been held captive by the Iroquois.
(b) He lived with the French and helped them fight against all American Indians.
(c) He lived with every Indian tribe in the territory of Maine.
(d) He lived with almost every Indian tribe in the terriroty of Maine and acted as their military planner.

2. How often is Matt instructed to cut a notch in the stick?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Twice a day.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Twice a week.

3. As Matt sits waiting for his dinner to cook, he hears someone. Who/what does he first think he hears?
(a) His younger brother.
(b) His older brother.
(c) His preacher.
(d) His Dad.

4. What is the name of the town where Matt's family lives?
(a) Boston.
(b) Quincy.
(c) Salem.
(d) Hamilton.

5. What does Matt make for his guest and himself to eat?
(a) A bear steak.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A groundhog.
(d) A stew.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old will Matt be in seven weeks from the day his father leaves?

2. When the man asks whether Matt is alone at the camp site, how does Matt respond?

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

4. Who is with Matt in the woods as the story begins?

5. When Matt's father says, "Aye, it's yourn," what does the word "aye" mean?

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