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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how long does it take Matt and Attean to reach Attean's village from Matt's cabin?
(a) A little more than two hours.
(b) Half an hour.
(c) A little more than one hour.
(d) A little more than three hours.

2. On this particular visit to Matt's cabin, what is Matt warned of?
(a) His father not coming.
(b) An early winter.
(c) Hostile men in the woods who may harm him.
(d) Difficulty catching food.

3. Why does Matt hesitate to ask Attean for more stories?
(a) Matt wants to get back to cabin to see if his family has arrived.
(b) Matt thinks it might be impolite.
(c) Matt thinks Attean is too proud of himself already.
(d) Matt can't understand Attean's English.

4. Before Attean leaves Matt, what gift does Matt give Attean?
(a) A shirt.
(b) A watch.
(c) Robinson Crusoe.
(d) The Bible.

5. When Attean visits Matt after his manitou, what is he carrying?
(a) Fresh caribou meat.
(b) A shiny new rifle.
(c) Matt's stolen rifle.
(d) Fresh elk steaks.

6. After Matt's fun-filled day at Attean's village, how long does Matt wait before he sees Attean again?
(a) About 3 months.
(b) About 2 weeks.
(c) About 1 week.
(d) About 4 days.

7. When Matt walks in the woods, how does he find his way?
(a) He leaves belongings on the trail.
(b) He makes cuts in the trees.
(c) He memorizes the route.
(d) He drew on the trees.

8. As winter approaches, what does Matt cut and dry that he thinks would be good for pie making?
(a) Pumpkin.
(b) Plums.
(c) Apples.
(d) Corn,

9. After Attean visits with his grandfather, with whom does Attean return a few days later?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His dog.
(c) His sister.
(d) Another white boy.

10. Who goes with Matt to rescue the dog?
(a) Attean
(b) Attean's brother.
(c) Attean's sister.
(d) Saknis.

11. What is one of the food preparations that Matt learns from the Indian women?
(a) Making stew from deer.
(b) Making corn chowder.
(c) Drying berries.
(d) Baking corn muffins.

12. What English word does Attean offer as a rough translation of his word "manitou"?
(a) Elk.
(b) Caribou.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Moose.

13. As Matt and Attean take leave of each other, who does Matt say he would like Attean's grandfather to meet?
(a) Ben, the man who stole his gun.
(b) The governor of Massachusetts.
(c) Matt's mother.
(d) Matt's father.

14. How doesMatt first become aware of an animal being in danger?
(a) He smells blood.
(b) He senses danger.
(c) He hears an animal cry.
(d) He sees the dog in the trap.

15. As Matt thinks about the time of year, what day does he think most about?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) His sister, Sarah's irthday.
(d) His birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mat finally makes it outside, he does so by making a kind of tool that is similar to what?

2. For what reason does Matt think Attean returns each day?

3. What word best describes Matt's thoughts as soon as Attean and the fellow visitor leave?

4. What does Matt temporarily "lose" in the gambling game he plays with the Indian boys?

5. When Matt goes to the Indian village for Attean and does not find Attean, who does Matt ask for?

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