View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns from the stories heard in Chapter 5?
(a) The bad effects of fighting.
(b) That "kin" is all about the love and understanding between some people.
(c) That he has many relatives.
(d) That Granpa almost went to Chattanooga.

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

3. What does Little Tree learn about Granpa when he hears him say "I kin ye Bonnie Bee"?
(a) That Granma is a good worker.
(b) That Granma takes care of the bees.
(c) That Granpa will take care of Granma.
(d) Little Tree learns of the love and understanding that Granpa has for Granma.

4. Why is the lady in the black car frustrated by Granpa's answer?
(a) She thinks Granpa is deaf.
(b) She thinks Granpa is being rude.
(c) She thinks Granpa is a foreigner.
(d) Granpa directs them toward a mountain, due west.

5. What reason does Granpa suggest as the only logical explanation for this law of George Washington's that makes him so angry?
(a) Washington got a blow in the head.
(b) Washington hates children.
(c) Washington hates Cherokees.
(d) Washington is a thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Granma get books to read to Little Tree and Granpa?

2. In Chapter 7, Little Tree's grandparents place emphasis on teaching him some more very important skills. Why do they do this?

3. How does the author use contrast to show different lifestyles and characters in Chapter 7?

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

5. In his reaction to this visitor, what characteristics does Little Tree display that he will have to overcome in order to avoid difficulties with some people outside his family?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 562 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample