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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Shadows on a Cabin Wall".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Little Tree's bed is made of what material?
(a) A large flat board covered with sheets.
(b) Deer hide stretched on a frame of hickory posts.
(c) Old cloths stuffed in a large bag.
(d) Dried grass.

2. What is the mode of narration used by the author to tell the story?
(a) The author uses a second person point of view.
(b) The author is the narrator and knows everything.
(c) The author uses a third person narrator who is not in the story.
(d) The author uses first person from a child's perspective.

3. What does Granma make for Little Tree to wear for his first walk up the trail with Granpa?
(a) A warm coat.
(b) Boot moccasins.
(c) A hat to protect him from the sun.
(d) A bag to take his food.

4. At the end of Chapter 1, what kind of house is Little Tree taken to by his grandparents?
(a) A bungalow.
(b) A tepee.
(c) A cottage.
(d) A cabin.

5. As he goes up the trail, how does Little Tree become aware of "Mon-o-lah", the earth mother?
(a) Little Tree feels the earth mother through his special shoes.
(b) Little Tree hears the earth mother whispering in the wind.
(c) Little Tree sees the earth mother in a stream of water.
(d) Little Tree sees the earth mother in a cave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes Little Tree go to bed feeling happier in spite of his loss in Chapter 1?

3. Which of the following best describes the theme of the opening chapter?

4. At the beginning of the novel, how is Little Tree taken to his new home?

5. Which of the following would be the best alternate title for Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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