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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, "A Dangerous Adventure".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Granpa's story, why did his father's friend enter the church with a pistol?
(a) He believes the preacher's sermon is against him.
(b) The people in the church have been saying bad things about him.
(c) He has lost his home and family.
(d) Because having fought battles all his life and lost everything, he has nothing more to fight about.

2. In Chapter 7, Little Tree's grandparents place emphasis on teaching him some more very important skills. Why do they do this?
(a) They want to make sure he learns about his tribe's habits.
(b) They want to make sure he will be able to take care of them soon.
(c) They want to make sure he will be a good father.
(d) They are making sure that Little Tree learns enough to be self-sufficient off the land.

3. What dangerous adventure gives Chapter 12 its title?
(a) Granpa is bitten by a rattlesnake from which he rescues Little Tree.
(b) Little Tree is bitten by a rattlesnake.
(c) Little Tree is bitten by a bear.
(d) Granpa is bitten by a bear.

4. In the narration, Little Tree says he discovers later on that Granma only read some parts of the stories about George Washington. What reason does Little Tree suggest for this?
(a) She thinks Granpa will get angry.
(b) She doesn't want Little Tree exposed to violent stories.
(c) She doesn't want to upset Little Tree.
(d) She wants Granpa to have someone to admire.

5. What is the importance of the way Chapter 12 ends?
(a) To demonstrate that everyone in the family has an important role.
(b) To demonstrate how grave danger has cemented the bonds among the members of the family.
(c) To demonstrate that time is running out for the family.
(d) To demonstrate that the Cherokee way of life has serious dangers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who guides the family when it comes to books, decisions and words?

3. What does Little Tree learn about Granpa when he hears him say "I kin ye Bonnie Bee"?

4. Which of the following would be the best alternate title for Chapter 3?

5. In the early chapters of the book, what kind of education is Little Tree receiving from his grandparents?

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