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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, "A Dangerous Adventure".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the difference between the author's portrayal of the visitor in Chapter 7 and the way in which the innocent Little Tree views him?
(a) The author suggests that he is not very generous, but Little Tree thinks he is kind.
(b) The author suggests that he is always making up stories and schemes, but Little Tree thinks he is wise and successful.
(c) The author suggests that he is spying on how Little Tree is being brought up, but Little Tree thinks he is a true friend.
(d) The author suggests that he is not a sincere friend of the family, but Little Tree trusts him.

2. How does Granpa help Little Tree overcome feeling empty and sad after Ringer's death?
(a) He says the only way not to feel empty and sad is never to love anything, but then he will always feel sad and empty.
(b) He tells him to remember the good times with Ringer.
(c) He tells him to accept that Ringer is better off as he won't suffer anymore.
(d) He tells him he will feel better in a few days.

3. According to Granpa's story, why did his father's friend enter the church with a pistol?
(a) He believes the preacher's sermon is against him.
(b) The people in the church have been saying bad things about him.
(c) He has lost his home and family.
(d) Because having fought battles all his life and lost everything, he has nothing more to fight about.

4. Why is it important for the author to reveal that Granpa and Granma have friends who visit them?
(a) To make it clear that Little Tree is being protected.
(b) To make it clear that Little Tree's grandparents are not bringing him up in a way that isolates him from other people.
(c) To make it clear that everyone is not racially prejudiced.
(d) To make it clear that Little Tree is kept away from adults who are not Cherokee.

5. How do the events in Chapter 12 demonstrate the importance of Granma's knowledge of plants and herbs?
(a) It stops Little Tree's bleeding.
(b) It helps her to save someone's life.
(c) It soothes Granpa's bear bite.
(d) It helps to stop Little Tree's arm from swellling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Smokehouse and what role does he play in Chapter 7?

2. In Chapter 7, Little Tree's grandparents place emphasis on teaching him some more very important skills. Why do they do this?

3. Who does Granpa ask about the law that made him angry?

4. In what special activity do Little Tree and his grandparents participate on weekend evenings during the winter?

5. How does Granpa help Little Tree to accept the death of Ringer after he is bludgeoned in the mountains?

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