1. What is the special symbolism of the chapter title "Down From the mountain"?
(a) It symbolizes Mr. Wine's last trip to the cabin.
(b) It symbolizes Granpa's last trip to the mountain trail.
(c) It symbolizes the destruction of the mountain trail.
(d) It symbolizes the end of Little Tree's adventures on the mountain when he must come down to the reality of separation from his family.

2. Why does Granpa enjoy hunting even though he has never killed a fox in his life?
(a) Granpa enjoys the fun of watching the hounds chase the fox and then seeing the fox outwit the hounds.
(b) Granpa enjoys hunting because it keeps him active.
(c) Granpa enjoys hunting because it makes Little Tree laugh.
(d) Granpa enjoys hunting because of the lessons he learns from it.

3. What does the author imply might be the reason for the special bond that exists between Mr. Wine and Little Tree's family?
(a) That they have both experienced prejudice and exclusion.
(b) Thay they have both lost many relatives.
(c) That they both have lost their "Nation" and have relatives scattered all over.
(d) That they both place a great emphasis on education.

4. Which three people does Little Tree learn about from Granpa's stories in Chapter 5?
(a) An uncle who gets in trouble with women, granpa's pa and Coon Jack.
(b) Jack, Papa and Uncle.
(c) Uncle Coon, Papa Jack and Pa.
(d) Uncle, Pa and Bonnie Bee.

5. How do the visitor's ambitions contrast with the values of Granpa and Granma?
(a) The visitor wants quick riches but Granpa and Granma prefer to get rich by selling crops.
(b) The visitor wants money but Granma and Granpa don't want to be rich, they just want to protect Little Tree's inheritance.
(c) The visitor wants to get easy money but Granpa and Granma know they own inherited land so they need no schemes to get rich.
(d) The visitor is intent on getting rich while Granpa and Granma have no interest in having more than they need to survive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it significant that Granpa reminds Little Tree in Chapter 10 about the importance of paying attention to people's tone and not just their words?

2. What is Little Tree especially proud of in Chapter 9?

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

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

5. Why is the lady in the black car frustrated by Granpa's answer?

(see the answer key)

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