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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, "Down From the Mountain".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Granpa help Little Tree overcome feeling empty and sad after Ringer's death?
(a) He says the only way not to feel empty and sad is never to love anything, but then he will always feel sad and empty.
(b) He tells him to accept that Ringer is better off as he won't suffer anymore.
(c) He tells him to remember the good times with Ringer.
(d) He tells him he will feel better in a few days.

2. How does the author suggest that even nature is mourning about Little Tree's departure?
(a) Granpa says even the animals are howling with sadness.
(b) Little Tree's description says a low oak limb's finger pulls the tow sack off his shoulder, and a lonesome dove gets no answer to his call.
(c) Granma says the frogs and spiders in Little Tree's secret place have hidden away.
(d) Little Tree describes the rain as mournful and sad.

3. Which of the following is the best explanation for the author's inclusion of Granpa's story about the "Farm in the Clearing" in the novel?
(a) To show that whenever authorities get involved in a situation, they make it bad.
(b) To show that despite the difference between ethnic groups, individuals share admirable human qualities.
(c) To show how important it is to prevent people from capturing land.
(d) To show that Granpa was once a boy living freely on the land.

4. What evidence is given in Chapter 16 that there is prejudice even in the church?
(a) The Cherokee have to stand at the back door and listen to the service.
(b) The preacher gives preferential treatment to the rich Episcopalian family who gives a whole dollar for collection.
(c) Cherokee children are not allowed at Sunday School.
(d) The Episcopalians are the only ones who can participate in decisions about the church.

5. What does the reader learn about Granpa from his reaction to the lady in the black car who is rude to him?
(a) He is able to maintain his dignity even when treated badly.
(b) He does not understand insults.
(c) He is afraid of people who insult others.
(d) He has a very bad temper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the news heard in Chapter 11, what is causing people in New York to die?

3. When the soldiers drive the Cherokee from their land, how do the Cherokee show their pride?

4. By allowing him to watch the chase, how does Granpa reinforce his earlier lessons to Little Tree about the ways of nature and animals?

5. In Chapter 7, Little Tree's grandparents place emphasis on teaching him some more very important skills. Why do they do this?

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