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The Education of Little Tree Quiz

Asa Earl Carter

This Study Guide consists of approximately 69 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Education of Little Tree.

The Education of Little Tree by Asa Earl Carter

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Chapter 1, "Little Tree"

Chapter 2, "The Way"

Chapter 3, "Shadows on a Cabin Wall"

Chapter 4, "Fox and Hounds"

Chapter 5, "I Kin Ye, Bonnie Bee"

Chapter 6, "To Know The Past"

Chapter 7, "Pine Billy"

Chapter 8, "The Secret Place"

Chapter 9, "Granpa's Trade"

Chapter 10, "Trading with a Christian"

Chapter 11, "At the Crossroads Store"

Chapter 12, "A Dangerous Adventure"

Chapter 13, "The Farm in the Clearing"

Chapter 14, "A Night on the Mountain"

Chapter 15, "Willow John"

Chapter 16, "Church-Going"

Chapter 17, "Mr. Wine"

Chapter 18, "Down From the Mountain"

Chapter 19, "The Dog Star"

Chapter 20, "Home Again"

Chapter 21, "The Passing Song"

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

As Willow John approaches death, how does his request to be buried at a certain place demonstrate his respect for nature? (from Chapter 21, "The Passing Song")

He asks to be buried by an old fir pine so his grave does not disturb the trail.

He asks to be buried behind a cave so the animals won't be disturbed.

He asks to have his body close to an old fir pine that has been good to him so his body will give her two more seasons.

He asks to be buried on the other side of the mountain so his grave will not disturb the land.

2.

Why does the author cause Little Tree to be exposed to the Cherokee views about human nature at such an early age? (from Chapter 8, "The Secret Place")

He wants Little Tree to know very early about the superstitious beliefs that he should avoid.

To show Little Tree that there is more depth in Granma than there is in Granpa.

To prepare him for future events in which he will see the good and evil in human nature.

To help Little Tree understand things in case Granpa and Granma die.

3.

How does the author use contrast to show different lifestyles and characters in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7, "Pine Billy")

The author contrasts the plow with the fast black car driven by the visitor.

The author brings the excited policeman dressed in his city clothes into the cabin where everyone is calm and dressed in traditional clothes.

The author describes the routine, laborious work on the land and later shows readers a colorful visitor talking about cars, criminals and money-making schemes.

The author describes the mountain and then changes the setting to the busy square at the settlement.

4.

How does Pa say farewell to Granpa when he is dying? (from Chapter 6, "To Know The Past")

He reminds Granpa about kin and the fact that the mountains will not change and Pa tells him how much he cares for him.

He tells Granpa to continue to fight for the Nation.

He tells Granpa it is time to surrender and end the fighting.

He tells Granpa to remember his heritage and pass it on to other Cherokee.

5.

How does Little Tree describe the effect of returning to his secret place in Chapter 20? (from Chapter 20, "Home Again")

He says the memory of the orphanage is washed away by the stream.

He says he feels refreshed when he sees the creek.

He says the memory of his suffering is blown away by the wind.

Little Tree says his spirit has stopped hurting, and he feels washed clean by the trees, the spring branch and the birds.

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