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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Shadows on a Cabin Wall".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does Little Tree demonstrate that he has learned Granpa's lesson about nature's ways?
(a) By protecting Ti-bi from the hawk.
(b) By selecting the three smallest turkeys from the turkey trap to take home.
(c) By rescuing the quail.
(d) By releasing the turkeys from the trap.

2. According to Chapter 3, how does Granpa feel about politicians and authority figures?
(a) Granpa believes politicians and authority figures are necessary to keep order.
(b) Granpa likes to hear about politicians and authority figures.
(c) Granpa is afraid of politicians and authority figures.
(d) Granpa does not like politicians and authority figures.

3. What reason does Granpa suggest as the only logical explanation for this law of George Washington's that makes him so angry?
(a) Washington hates children.
(b) Washington is a thief.
(c) Washington hates Cherokees.
(d) Washington got a blow in the head.

4. According to Granpa's joke, why is Ti-bi robbed by the bear, the coon and the Cherokee?
(a) For taking more than he needs from nature.
(b) Because he eats too much and falls asleep.
(c) Because he does not watch out for the hawk.
(d) Because he leaves his surroundings unprotected.

5. Which of the following would be the best alternate title for Chapter 3?
(a) Family Circles.
(b) Winter Evenings at the Cabin.
(c) Little Tree's Education.
(d) Granpa Learns to Read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mode of narration used by the author to tell the story?

2. Granma accidentally reads about a law introduced by George Washington and this gets Granpa very angry. What law is this?

3. As he goes up the trail, how does Little Tree become aware of "Mon-o-lah", the earth mother?

4. What is Granpa's reason for taking Little Tree on this walk up the trail?

5. How old is Little Tree when the novel begins?

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