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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. What is Granpa's reason for taking Little Tree on this walk up the trail?
(a) To teach him how to hunt.
(b) To expose him to the animals and teach him "The Way".
(c) To show him the bees at work.
(d) To show him the way up to the mountains so he can see the sunrise.

2. Why is there some truth in Granpa's belief that the way people sound when they talk can be more important than the words they use?
(a) Because words have many different meanings.
(b) Because people, like politicians, sometimes use words to trick others.
(c) Because people tell lies using misleading words.
(d) Because some people don't know the meanings of the words they use.

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 hates children.
(b) Washington got a blow in the head.
(c) Washington is a thief.
(d) Washington hates Cherokees.

4. From the incident with the black car, what is revealed about Granpa's attitude towards words?
(a) Granpa wants Little Tree to learn many new words.
(b) Granpa is eager to learn new words.
(c) Granpa finds words helpful in understanding other people.
(d) Granpa thinks there are too many words and he prefers the sound of speech rather than the words used.

5. Who guides the family when it comes to books, decisions and words?
(a) The librarian.
(b) Granma.
(c) Granpa.
(d) Pa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author imply might be the reason for the special bond that exists between Mr. Wine and Little Tree's family?

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

3. What does Granma make for Little Tree to wear for his first walk up the trail with Granpa?

4. How does the preacher make Granpa angry in some of his sermons?

5. What helps to determine whether Granpa and Granma light the coal oil lamp in the evenings during winter?

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