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

2. How old is Little Tree when the novel begins?
(a) Seven years old.
(b) Five years old.
(c) Nine years old.
(d) Six years old.

3. 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 uses first person from a child's perspective.
(c) The author uses a third person narrator who is not in the story.
(d) The author is the narrator and knows everything.

4. At the end of Chapter 2, how does Little Tree feel?
(a) Pride.
(b) Sympathy for the small animals.
(c) Overwhelmed.
(d) Satisfaction about being grown up.

5. At the beginning of the novel, how is Little Tree taken to his new home?
(a) He goes by bus.
(b) He walks.
(c) He goes by car.
(d) He rides a bus part of the way and then walks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which book is always available at Little Tree's cabin and why?

2. In Chapter 2, how does Little Tree demonstrate that he has learned Granpa's lesson about nature's ways?

3. Granma accidentally reads about a law introduced by George Washington and this gets Granpa very angry. What law is this?

4. In what special activity do Little Tree and his grandparents participate on weekend evenings during the winter?

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

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