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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Attean cooks the fish, how does he get it over the flames?
(a) He builds a grill and puts it over the fire.
(b) He puts sticks through the entire fish and holds it over the fire.
(c) He uses a hot rock on the fire.
(d) He wraps the fish in leaves and puts it on the fire.

2. When Matt reads Robinson Crusoe to Attean, which word does he change?
(a) Slave.
(b) Savage.
(c) Serf.
(d) Master.

3. How many children are living with Matt's mother?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

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

5. After hunting lessons from Attean, what is the first thing that Matt catches?
(a) A fox.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A partridge.
(d) A groundhog.

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

7. What part of his body does Matt hurt with his new hunting tool?
(a) The heel of his hand.
(b) His thumb.
(c) His shoulder.
(d) His elbow.

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

9. What is the main source of Matt's frustration with gardening?
(a) Birds and animals.
(b) The cold weather.
(c) Not enough rain.
(d) Not enough sunshine.

10. What is Matt's bed made of?
(a) Spruce boughs.
(b) Oak leaves.
(c) Moss.
(d) Hemlock boughs.

11. What food supply is kept in a barrel in the cabin?
(a) Cocoa.
(b) Flour.
(c) Salt.
(d) Sugar.

12. When Attean explains the meaning of the sign of the beaver, what does Matt think of this meaning?
(a) It is difficult to understand.
(b) It is sensible.
(c) It is ridiculous.
(d) It is wrong.

13. What kind of trees are used to build their cabin?
(a) Cedar.
(b) Oak.
(c) Mahoghany.
(d) Elm.

14. What is the first thing Matt prepares to teach Attean?
(a) The alphabet.
(b) How to do simple addition.
(c) Common English words.
(d) How to write numbers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Saknis make for Matt that is made of wood?

2. How might one characterize Matt and Attean 's opinion of the finished weapon?

3. Who is it that apparently appreciates how fond Matt is of molasses and made sure he had some molasses in the cabin?

4. What is the first word that Matt hears the stranger speak?

5. What is the one animal that is Matt's goal to shoot?

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