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Who is the narrator of The Sign of the Beaver?
Product details
| Listening Length | 3 hours and 11 minutes |
|---|---|
| Author | Elizabeth George Speare |
| Narrator | Greg Schaffert |
| Audible.com Release Date | December 12, 2008 |
| Publisher | Listening Library |
How did Matt feed himself?
Not only did Matt have to rely on his ability to build a fire to be able to eat, he also had to rely on his hunting skills. To supplement his basic meal of johnnycakes, or flat bread, Matt used his father’s rifle to hunt ducks and rabbits. Occasionally, he would go fishing to give himself some variety.
What is the setting of Sign of the Beaver?
Maine
It was published in 1983. The story is set in the 18th century and follows a 12 year-old boy, Matt James Hallowell, who is building a log cabin with his father in the wilderness of Maine.
What did Attean say when he saw Matt pulling weeds?
What did Attean say when he saw Matt pulling weeds? Squaw work”, The women of his tribe pull weeds from their garden.
What is the main conflict in Sign of the Beaver?
Being left alone in the Maine wilderness was a big problem for Matt because he was lonely and didn’t really know how to take care of himself. Another conflict was trying to gain Attean’s friendship and respect. With Attean’s help, Matt eventually learned how to survive on his own.
How does the Sign of the Beaver end?
Matt throws his arms into his jacket and walks outside, smelling the fire and getting all warm and fuzzy inside about his plans to make dinner and not eat alone. After waiting months for his family to arrive, they’re finally here.
What did Matt teach Attean in The Sign of the Beaver?
One of the first lessons he teaches Matt is how to build a snare, and next, how to make his own fishing hooks from roots. Through Attean’s guidance Matt is able to learn that there are other ways of doing things beyond ‘the white man’s way’. Matt is often impressed with Attean’s knowledge and his sense of independence.
How did Matt get the dog out of the trap?
When he locates it, he finds Attean’s dog caught in a trap and decides that no matter whose territory he’s in, he’s going to free the mutt. Matt tries to get the trap undone, and winds up with a cut wrist from trying to escape the dog’s jaws. He realizes he has to find Attean.