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Why was Matt left alone in the cabin?
Why was Matt left alone in the cabin?
to guard the cabin and look after the corn
Why did Matt keep up with the days?
Why did Matt keep up with the days?
to know when his parents would return
How did Matt keep up with the days?
How did Matt keep up with the days?
notches in a stick
Why did Matt have a lump in his throat when he got the watch?
Why did Matt have a lump in his throat when he got the watch?
What shows that Matt's dad had confidence in him?
What shows that Matt's dad had confidence in him?
Why was Matt worried about starting a fire?
Why was Matt worried about starting a fire?
How was Matt to treat the Indians?
How was Matt to treat the Indians?
Why was it important that he be nice to the Indians?
Why was it important that he be nice to the Indians?
Why did Matt lie to the bearded man?
Why did Matt lie to the bearded man?
What did the bearded man say to make Matt think he was bad?
What did the bearded man say to make Matt think he was bad?
What did Matt learn from Ben about the Indians?
What did Matt learn from Ben about the Indians?
How did Matt feel about losing the rifle?
How did Matt feel about losing the rifle?
What happened when Matt did not bar the cabin door?
What happened when Matt did not bar the cabin door?
Why did Matt climb the tree with the bees?
Why did Matt climb the tree with the bees?
Who were the people bending over Matt?
Who were the people bending over Matt?
Why was Matt truthful with Saknis?
Why was Matt truthful with Saknis?
What do you think Saknis did for Matt while he was sick?
What do you think Saknis did for Matt while he was sick?
Why do you think Saknis took care of Matt?
Why do you think Saknis took care of Matt?
Why did Matt give Saknis the book?
Why did Matt give Saknis the book?
Why did Saknis want his grandson to read?
Why did Saknis want his grandson to read?
How did Attean act at his first lesson?
How did Attean act at his first lesson?
Why was Attean not impressed with the book Robinson Crusoe?
Why was Attean not impressed with the book Robinson Crusoe?
What do you think Matt meant about Crusoe living like a king?
What do you think Matt meant about Crusoe living like a king?
Why did Attean come back for reading lessons?
Why did Attean come back for reading lessons?
Why was Attean offended by Robinson Crusoe?
Why was Attean offended by Robinson Crusoe?
What were the two skills that Attean taught Matt that helped him be independent?
What were the two skills that Attean taught Matt that helped him be independent?
What did Matt learn about the men and women in Attean's tribe?
What did Matt learn about the men and women in Attean's tribe?
What was the work like in Matt's family?
What was the work like in Matt's family?
Why did Attean take Matt into the unfamiliar forest?
Why did Attean take Matt into the unfamiliar forest?
What was the crude drawing on the tree?
What was the crude drawing on the tree?
Why did Matt want to tell his dad about the drawing?
Why did Matt want to tell his dad about the drawing?
Matt was embarrassed that Attean saw him practicing bow and arrow, why?
Matt was embarrassed that Attean saw him practicing bow and arrow, why?
Why was Attean's bow better than Matt's?
Why was Attean's bow better than Matt's?
Why would Attean not release the fox from the trap?
Why would Attean not release the fox from the trap?
How did Matt feel about not letting the fox go?
How did Matt feel about not letting the fox go?
What's the keen intelligence of Attean?
What's the keen intelligence of Attean?
Why did Matt tell stories about the Bible?
Why did Matt tell stories about the Bible?
Why was Attean excited about the story of Noah?
Why was Attean excited about the story of Noah?
What did Matt do to allow Attean to kill the bear?
What did Matt do to allow Attean to kill the bear?
How did Attean let Matt know he was pleased with his actions?
How did Attean let Matt know he was pleased with his actions?
Why did Matt think his father would not return?
Why did Matt think his father would not return?
Why did Matt join in the dancing?
Why did Matt join in the dancing?
How did Matt feel about his part in the dance?
How did Matt feel about his part in the dance?
Why did Attean blame the white man for not being able to hunt?
Why did Attean blame the white man for not being able to hunt?
Why was Attean's grandmother not happy with Matt coming to the feast?
Why was Attean's grandmother not happy with Matt coming to the feast?
Why was Matt invited to the feast?
Why was Matt invited to the feast?
Why did Matt feel chilly even with the fire going?
Why did Matt feel chilly even with the fire going?
Why did it take courage for Matt to speak to Attean's grandmother?
Why did it take courage for Matt to speak to Attean's grandmother?
Why did Matt feel 'a chilliness inside' even with the fire going?
Why did Matt feel 'a chilliness inside' even with the fire going?
Why did it take courage for Matt to speak to Attean's grandmother?
Why did it take courage for Matt to speak to Attean's grandmother?
Why did the grandmother offer Matt a piece of cornbread?
Why did the grandmother offer Matt a piece of cornbread?
What did Matt feel 'almost as good as being back in Quincy'?
What did Matt feel 'almost as good as being back in Quincy'?
Why did Matt feel homesick?
Why did Matt feel homesick?
Why was Matt pleased that Attean did not escort him all the way home?
Why was Matt pleased that Attean did not escort him all the way home?
What is Manitou?
What is Manitou?
How would Attean find his 'Manitou' and why was it important to him?
How would Attean find his 'Manitou' and why was it important to him?
What is the 'cliffhanger' at the end of chapter 20?
What is the 'cliffhanger' at the end of chapter 20?
How did Matt know that Attean had found his Manitou?
How did Matt know that Attean had found his Manitou?
Why was Saknis's invitation tempting to Matt?
Why was Saknis's invitation tempting to Matt?
How did Matt finally win the respect of Attean?
How did Matt finally win the respect of Attean?
Why did Matt choose not to go with Attean and his people?
Why did Matt choose not to go with Attean and his people?
How does the concept of 'owning the land' differ for Matt and Attean?
How does the concept of 'owning the land' differ for Matt and Attean?
What did Matt give to Attean?
What did Matt give to Attean?
Why were the Beaver people moving?
Why were the Beaver people moving?
How did Matt use the things the Indians had taught him to survive the cold weather?
How did Matt use the things the Indians had taught him to survive the cold weather?
How did Matt feel about the statement his mother made....'Before you know it we'll have a town here...'
How did Matt feel about the statement his mother made....'Before you know it we'll have a town here...'
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Left Alone in the Cabin
- Matt was left alone in the cabin to safeguard it and tend to the corn.
- He marked time using notches on a stick to keep track of days until his parents' return.
Emotional Connections
- Receiving a watch from his grandfather made Matt emotional, as it was the finest possession of his father.
- Matt felt trusted by his dad, evidenced by being given the rifle for protection.
Interactions with Others
- Matt was instructed to treat the Indians with respect, akin to how one would greet a preacher.
- Being nice to the Indians was crucial for Matt, as it helped prevent trouble.
Trust and Distrust
- Matt lied to the bearded man he encountered, harboring distrust due to the man's suspicious demeanor.
- The bearded man's comment about leaving town "just in time" raised Matt's suspicions about his character.
Learning and Relationships
- Matt learned essential information about the local Indians from Ben, including their status in Canada.
- He had a strong emotional reaction to losing his rifle, feeling both angry and upset.
Wildlife Encounters
- A bear managed to destroy Matt's cabin and consume his food after he failed to lock the door.
- When seeking food, Matt climbed a tree to access honey from bees.
Cultural Exchange
- Matt's relationship with Saknis improved as he trusted Saknis and appreciated his care during sickness.
- Matt learned valuable survival skills from Attean such as using fish hooks and preparing for independent living.
Perspectives on Work and Society
- The division of labor in Attean's tribe involved women doing the majority of the work, contrasting with Matt's family where tasks were shared equally.
Learning from Adventures
- Attean took Matt into an unfamiliar forest to test his navigation skills, while also teaching him practical survival techniques.
- A drawing on a tree represented the "Sign of the Beaver," which Matt wanted to share with his father to show respect for Indian ways.
Cultural Differences
- Attean's disdain for the book "Robinson Crusoe" stemmed from his view of reading as foolish and his lack of appreciation for Matt.
- Attean was initially offended by the portrayal of Indians in "Robinson Crusoe."
Developing Friendships
- Matt recounted Bible stories to engage Attean, hoping to maintain their friendship through shared adventures.
- The story of Noah excited Attean as it mirrored one of his own tales.
Hunting and Respect
- Matt's actions during a bear hunt earned him respect from Attean, who noted that Matt was beginning to think like an Indian.
Fears and Courage
- Matt experienced fear for his father’s safety after an encounter with a bear, leading to anxiety about his dad's return.
- Speaking to Attean's grandmother took courage, given her evident dislike for Matt.
Community and Acceptance
- Matt's involvement in killing a bear led to an invitation to an Indian feast, showcasing his growing acceptance within the tribe.
- Despite being cold, Matt felt a deep sense of worry, mixed with the warmth of community.
Cultural Identity
- The concept of "Manitou" symbolized Attean's cultural rites of passage into manhood, involving survival in the wilderness.
- Attean's transformation was marked by cutting his hair, indicating he had found his "Manitou."
Choices and Change
- Matt faced a dilemma when Saknis invited him to stay away from loneliness, contemplating a life with the Indians potentially against his parents' return.
- The differing views on land ownership highlighted a cultural divide: Matt believed in private ownership, while Attean supported communal sharing.
Final Acts of Kindness
- Matt gifted Attean a watch from his grandfather, bridging their friendship and showing mutual respect.
- The Beaver people prepared for winter migration, illustrating their adaptability to nature.
Reflections of Home and Change
- Although Matt looked forward to his parents' return, he expressed a sense of longing for life with the Indians.
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