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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, "A Night on the Mountain".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the incident when Granpa sees the old farmhouse in the clearing, why is Granpa surprised by the soldier's treatment of the people on the farm when he returns there later?
(a) Granpa expects the soldiers to throw them off the land but they tie them up in the barn.
(b) Granpa expects the soldiers to harm them but they actually bring them a mule.
(c) Granpa expects the soldiers to stop them from plowing but they charge them taxes.
(d) Granpa expects the soldiers to help the people but they actually attack them with guns .

2. What can the reader deduce about the author's intention in describing Cherokee beliefs and values in Chapter 8?
(a) He intends to be respectful of the Cherokee beliefs and values.
(b) He intends to ridicule the Cherokee's beliefs.
(c) He intends to show how different the Cherokee beliefs are from American beliefs.
(d) He intends to show that the Cherokee beliefs and values will make Little Tree feel like an outsider.

3. According to his grandparents, why is it important for Little Tree to learn about his past?
(a) Because without understanding his past, he will not understand his future.
(b) Because it will help him understand the Cherokee ways.
(c) Because he will have to teach his own children about the past.
(d) So he will know about his relatives.

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

5. How does Granpa help Little Tree overcome feeling empty and sad after Ringer's death?
(a) He tells him to remember the good times with Ringer.
(b) 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.
(c) He tells him he will feel better in a few days.
(d) He tells him to accept that Ringer is better off as he won't suffer anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the incident between Little Tree and the lawmen on the mountain demonstrate about Little Tree?

2. What is Little Tree planning to do with the extra coins he is keeping in his pocket from his savings?

3. 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?

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

5. Why does Little Tree set the coal oil can down when the lady in the black car speaks to them?

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