What is historical fiction?
It is based on real events, but it could never really happen.
What did Seaman think about his life on the wharf/docks?
It was good, but he yearned for more.
How was Seaman helpful?
He caught squirrels/critters that they could eat.
How was Seaman different from the Indian dog?
He was a very large dog.
What did Seaman spy in the water?
He spied hundreds of squirrels.
What did Seaman recognize the scent of?
He recognized the scent of squirrel.
Did the man need to convince Lewis to buy Seaman?
No, he already liked him.
After consulting with each other, what did the Indians decide to call Seaman?
They decided to call him bear-dog.
Why did every muscle in Seaman's body tighten to full alert?
Because he saw the squirrels.
What is the back part of a dog called?
hindquarters
Seaman's man said twenty dollars was a ____ (good deal).
bargain
When the Indians wanted to trade for Seaman, Seaman thought, "The idea that Lewis and I would ever separate was..."
...unthinkable."
Where were Lewis and Clark planning their expedition to?
To explore the territory west of the Mississippi River
Seaman liked to sit at the back of the boat so he could ____ (quickly look at) both banks and the water.
scan
How did the Indians and Lewis talk even though they spoke different languages?
One Indian translated / Lewis used hand motions
Lewis ____ (looked closely at) Seaman's thick, dense double coat.
examined
