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

2. 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.

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

4. What reasons are given in Chapter 4 for Granpa to keep the hounds?
(a) To keep away the other Cherokee.
(b) To keep away people from the settlement.
(c) To guard the crops and cabin and to have fun fox-hunting.
(d) To protect Granma when she is alone.

5. How does Pa say farewell to Granpa when he is dying?
(a) He tells Granpa to continue to fight for the Nation.
(b) He reminds Granpa about kin and the fact that the mountains will not change and Pa tells him how much he cares for him.
(c) He tells Granpa it is time to surrender and end the fighting.
(d) He tells Granpa to remember his heritage and pass it on to other Cherokee.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chapter 2 end?

2. How do the Cherokee who escape from the soldiers into the hollows survive?

3. In Chapter 4, why does Little Tree feel grown-up?

4. In the mountains in Chapter 2, what does Little Tree see Tal-con doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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