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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Attean have a problem with Matt's sitting next to him?
(a) Attean does not want Matt so close.
(b) Attean feels that Matt talks too loud.
(c) Attean says he wants to stand.
(d) Attean mistrusts Matt.

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

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

5. At the beginning of Chapter 12, what does Matt wake up and decide he wants?
(a) A bow to hunt with.
(b) A deluxe fishing spear.
(c) His father's rifle back.
(d) A javelin to throw.

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

7. After the boys both catch fish, how does Attean start a fire?
(a) From dried pine needles.
(b) From a hollowed out log.
(c) From small twigs.
(d) From a small rock.

8. What does the stranger say about the quality of the construction of Matt's cabin?
(a) It is strong, but small.
(b) It is strong and large.
(c) It is a good, tight house.
(d) It won't be able to keep out the rains.

9. What is the reason for the oil that Attean spreads on his body and hair?
(a) It is from a sacred ceremony that morning.
(b) It is a spring Indian ritual.
(c) It is supposed to repel insects.
(d) It is from his breakfast of greasy meat.

10. What are the pests that most often annoy Matt?
(a) Mice.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Ants.
(d) Rats.

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

12. After the incident with the bees, what is the main source of Matt's pain?
(a) His shoulder.
(b) His leg.
(c) His head.
(d) His arm.

13. What does Saknis bring Matt to wear?
(a) Suede pants.
(b) New boots.
(c) Moccasins.
(d) Suede shirt.

14. What is the first animal that Matt attempts to shoot?
(a) A red squirrel.
(b) A red fox.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A grey fox.

15. Who rescues Matt from the bee attack?
(a) An Indian man.
(b) Ben.
(c) An Indian child.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who/what is with this person who rescues Matt from the bee attack?

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

4. Who is Aremus?

5. How might one characterize the way in which Matt and Attean work together in the forest to create a weapon?

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