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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 what special activity do Little Tree and his grandparents participate on weekend evenings during the winter?
(a) They make rugs from the deer hide.
(b) They roast chestnuts in the fireplace.
(c) They go to church.
(d) Granma reads to Little Tree and Granpa.

2. How does Granpa help Little Tree to accept the death of Ringer after he is bludgeoned in the mountains?
(a) Granpa says Ringer is aware of being found and taken home so he dies feeling better.
(b) Granpa says Ringer knows that his time has come so he dies happy.
(c) Granpa says Ringer dies knowing that Little Tree appreciates his help in the mountains.
(d) Granpa says Ringer knows his injuries are too serious so he accepts he has to die.

3. Who does Granpa ask about the law that made him angry?
(a) The man at the settlement who pulls teeth.
(b) The owner of the supply store at the settlement.
(c) A man who gives them a car ride from the settlement.
(d) The librarian.

4. How is this visitor in Chapter 7 hoping to become rich?
(a) By winning a writing competition and through a reward for alerting the police to the existence of a big criminal.
(b) By selling a large piece of land to the government and then earn interest at the bank.
(c) Through a prize in a competition at the settlement.
(d) Through a reward from the police for turning in a stolen black car.

5. In Chapter 12, how does the author demonstrate Granpa's respect for the animals?
(a) They stop trapping in the Spring and Summer because the animals are raising their young.
(b) They throw the young fish back into the creek.
(c) They release animals from the trap when they are carrying young ones.
(d) They stop trapping once they have caught enough for a meal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which books are Granma's favorites to read?

3. How does Little Tree's innocence and trust lead him to lose his money?

4. How does the author reveal that the policeman might be wrong to put the driver of the black car in jail?

5. How do the events in Chapter 12 demonstrate the importance of Granma's knowledge of plants and herbs?

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