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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "To Know The Past".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Little Tree mean when he says that Granpa has a "sense of instinct"?
(a) That Granpa is able to smell the animals from far away.
(b) That Granpa knows the trail very well.
(c) That Granpa has a natural ability to understand what is going on among the animals during the chase.
(d) That Granpa has common sense.

2. In the early chapters of the book, what kind of education is Little Tree receiving from his grandparents?
(a) A varied and practical education.
(b) An education that is limited to the Cherokee way of life.
(c) An education about responsibility.
(d) An education about becoming a hunter.

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

4. According to Little Tree, why do the white mountain men in the area respect Granpa?
(a) For the lessons he teaches Little Tree.
(b) Because he is knowledgeable about the mountains.
(c) For his love of nature.
(d) For his skills at trailing animals and his sense of instinct.

5. How does the incident with the fox and hounds affect the relationship between Granpa and Little Tree?
(a) It damages the relationship between Granpa and Little Tree.
(b) It has no effect on the relationship.
(c) It causes Little Tree to fear Granpa.
(d) It continues to deepen the growing bond between Granpa and Little Tree.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Granpa enjoy hunting even though he has never killed a fox in his life?

3. Which of the following best describes the main theme of Chapter 2?

4. What would be the most appropriate alternate title for Chapter 4?

5. Which of the following is the best alternate title for Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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