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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the stranger admire and say that is "worth a passel of beaver"?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A bed.
(c) A beaver stew.
(d) A dining table.

2. Why does Matt decide that the cause of the break-in couldn't be Indians?
(a) Human beings wouldn't scatter food like this.
(b) Indians would have left a gift.
(c) Indians are afraid on cabins built on their territory.
(d) Indians don't like the white settlers' food.

3. When Matt sees his cabin in shambles, what does he expect is the cause?
(a) The stranger, Ben.
(b) A bear.
(c) Crows.
(d) A fox.

4. In what territory do Matt and his family live?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Maine.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Pennsylvania.

5. Although Matt was discouraged, what does he decide to do after he cleans up after the break in?
(a) Make bread.
(b) Cook gritty cakes.
(c) Cook stew.
(d) Cook fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town where Matt's family lives?

2. What is Matt's bed made of?

3. Who assures Matt that the local Indians were not to be feared?

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

5. What are less of a nuisance to Matt now that it is July?

(see the answer key)

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