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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Matt is finished outside, he relaxes with a cup of tea. From what does he make this tea?

2. As Matt and Attean take leave of each other, who does Matt say he would like Attean's grandfather to meet?

3. On this day that he has trouble opening the door, what food that his mother makes does Matt miss?

4. Before Attean leaves Matt, what gift does Matt give Attean?

5. When Matt daydreams of being a hero to Attean, what does he imagine rescuing Attean from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does such a violent act as killing a bear bring Matt and Attean into a relationship that for the first time seems like a friendship?

2. How is Matt and Attean's use of each other's language symbolic of their relationship?

3. In spite of Attean not being in high spirits, he visits Matt shortly before his manitou. What is the significance of this visit at this time?

4. Since Matt has spent time with the Indians, how is he better able to make provisions for the winter?

5. When Attean comes to say farewell, why does Matt to give Attean his father's watch and not the book?

6. How does Matt's reaction to the cleanup being relegated to squaws indicate that he is more accepting of cultural differences?

7. Why is it ironic that Matt wonders how the Great Spirit that the Indians worship seem to be like the Indians themselves--i.e. a mighty hunter, very strong?

8. How does Saknis receive Matt's declining the invitation to go on the hunt with his people?

9. Why is Matt "delighted" to know that Attean tells the story to his brothers?

10. As Matt misses his family and Christmas nears, how do his memories work for him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Matt's cabin, in addition to Robinson Crusoe, he also has the Bible. When Matt retells Attean a story from the Bible, Attean accepts it much better than the Robinson Crusoe story. What is it about the story of Noah's Ark that is ultimately more acceptable to Attean?

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of women in Attean's village? What does Attean say about women that help the reader understand his view of women in a community?

Essay Topic 3

The road to friendship is a gradual sometimes--especially when there is mistrust and resentment. How does Matt overcome his mistrust of Attean? How does Attean overcome his resentment of white people?

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