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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "Granpa's Trade".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Hangin' Gap?
(a) The place where Cherokees hang those who steal animals.
(b) A creek in the thin part of the trail.
(c) The space between two streams in the mountain.
(d) The gap between the two mountains.

2. In the mountains in Chapter 2, what does Little Tree see Tal-con doing?
(a) Climbing trees.
(b) Setting a trap for turkeys.
(c) Chasing ground rats.
(d) Swooping down to kill a quail.

3. In Chapter 2, what is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns about nature?
(a) That there is a sense of balance in nature.
(b) That only the strong will survive.
(c) That small creatures need to be protected by larger ones.
(d) That the hawks help humans by killing dangerous animals.

4. According to Granma, why are secret places so important?
(a) They nurture each individual's spirit body.
(b) They allow each person to hide away when faced with danger.
(c) They allow each person to pray.
(d) They allow each person to read in a quiet place.

5. What does Granma make for Little Tree to wear for his first walk up the trail with Granpa?
(a) Boot moccasins.
(b) A warm coat.
(c) A bag to take his food.
(d) A hat to protect him from the sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author show that important lessons for Little Tree come from Granma and not Granpa?

2. In Chapter 7, why does Granpa say that Little Tree looks like he is becoming a man?

3. At the beginning of the novel, how is Little Tree taken to his new home?

4. How is Granpa's approach to making whiskey different from that of the "city criminals" who just want to make money?

5. In Chapter 1, what does Little Tree's description of the woods around his new home reveal about his attitude to the surroundings?

(see the answer key)

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