The Sign of the Beaver Questions on Chapter 3
The Sign of the Beaver
In The Sign of the Beaver, why does Matt find it hard to trust Ben?
Matt finds it hard to trust Ben due to his unkempt appearance and pushy behavior. Ben is described as slovenly and forward, quickly assessing Matt's isolation and showing interest in Matt's father's...
The Sign of the Beaver
In The Sign of the Beaver, what did the stranger say that made Matt suspect he's a criminal?
Matt suspects the stranger, Ben, is a criminal when Ben mentions avoiding the river until "things quiet down" and implies he left town just in time to avoid trouble, suggesting he might have...
The Sign of the Beaver
In The Sign of the Beaver, why did Ben avoid the river? What happened to the local Indians?
Ben avoids the river to evade the townspeople, who are after him for unspecified accusations they cannot prove. Regarding the local Indians, many were decimated by smallpox or during the French and...