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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. 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 are making sure that Little Tree learns enough to be self-sufficient off the land.
(c) They want to make sure he will be able to take care of them soon.
(d) They want to make sure he will be a good father.

2. In Chapter 10 how does the author demonstrate that Little Tree has a conscience?
(a) He gives back coins to Granpa that he finds in the kitchen.
(b) He gives Mr. Jenkins the unopened candy he finds on the floor.
(c) He tells Mr.Jenkins that one bottle of whiskey is not filled up right.
(d) He feels bad to accept candy from Mr. Jenkins just for taking up woodchips.

3. From the incident with the black car, what is revealed about Granpa's attitude towards words?
(a) Granpa finds words helpful in understanding other people.
(b) Granpa thinks there are too many words and he prefers the sound of speech rather than the words used.
(c) Granpa is eager to learn new words.
(d) Granpa wants Little Tree to learn many new words.

4. Which of the following would be the best alternate title for Chapter 3?
(a) Little Tree's Education.
(b) Family Circles.
(c) Winter Evenings at the Cabin.
(d) Granpa Learns to Read.

5. How does Little Tree's innocence and trust lead him to lose his money?
(a) A calf owner convinces him to buy a sick calf that soon dies.
(b) The preacher encourages him to throw his extra money in the collection plate for the poor.
(c) Pine Billy encourages him to use the money in a scheme to make more money.
(d) The sharecropper pleads with him to give his daughter some money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the importance of the way Chapter 12 ends?

2. What is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns from the stories heard in Chapter 5?

3. What does the visitor in Chapter 7 do at dinner that tempts Little Tree to forget one of his lessons about taking things?

4. In what special activity do Little Tree and his grandparents participate on weekend evenings during the winter?

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

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