What is historical fiction?
It is based on real events, but it could never really happen.
How was Seaman different from the Indian dog?
He was a very large dog.
How was Seaman helpful?
He caught squirrels/critters that they could eat.
Where were Lewis and Clark planning their expedition to?
To explore the territory west of the Mississippi River
Why did every muscle in Seaman's body tighten to full alert?
Because he saw the squirrels.
Seaman liked to sit at the back of the boat so he could ____ (quickly look at) both banks and the water.
scan
Seaman lifted his head ____ (feeling happy with yourself) when his man was telling Lewis how great he was.
proudly
What did Seaman recognize the scent of?
He recognized the scent of squirrel.
When did Seaman stop fetching the squirrels?
He stopped when he was exhausted.
Even though they weren't interested in hearing about the "great white father" in Washington, the Indians listened ____ (calmly and politely).
patiently
When the Indians wanted to trade for Seaman, Seaman thought, "The idea that Lewis and I would ever separate was..."
...unthinkable."
After consulting with each other, what did the Indians decide to call Seaman?
They decided to call him bear-dog.
What did Seaman think about his life on the wharf/docks?
It was good, but he yearned for more.
Did the man need to convince Lewis to buy Seaman?
No, he already liked him.
What did the Indians want?
They wanted to trade three beaver skins for Seaman.
Seaman's man said twenty dollars was a ____ (good deal).
bargain
What is the back part of a dog called?
hindquarters
What did Seaman spy in the water?
He spied hundreds of squirrels.
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