1. 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) So he will know about his relatives.
(c) Because he will have to teach his own children about the past.
(d) Because it will help him understand the Cherokee ways.

2. In Chapter 16, what does the author suggest about the importance of the church teachings to Granpa and Little Tree?
(a) They are very involved in the church teachings and make certain they discuss the Bible stories for full understanding.
(b) They don't fully understand what the church is about and are confused about the Bible stories.
(c) Granpa doesn't believe any of it but he wants Little Tree to work it out for himself.
(d) Granpa leaves this part of Little Tree's lessons to Granma.

3. What is unusual about the type of church that Little Tree's family attends?
(a) It is the only church so it services various faiths, including Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians and Church of Christ.
(b) The church is only open for services once per month.
(c) It is the only church so the preacher uses many different languages.
(d) The church only allows Cherokee to sit at the back.

4. At church, how does Granpa demonstrate his belief about the importance of self-sufficiency ?
(a) Granpa brings whiskey for the poor so they can learn how to sell it and save extra money.
(b) Instead of giving people money, he offers to teach them how to make whiskey.
(c) When a family loses all their furniture in a fire, Granpa brings them a chair and shows the man how to make it himself.
(d) Granpa gives no one anything; instead he offers to teach them how to plow the land for food.

5. What evidence is given in Chapter 16 that there is prejudice even in the church?
(a) The preacher gives preferential treatment to the rich Episcopalian family who gives a whole dollar for collection.
(b) The Episcopalians are the only ones who can participate in decisions about the church.
(c) Cherokee children are not allowed at Sunday School.
(d) The Cherokee have to stand at the back door and listen to the service.