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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "I Kin Ye, Bonnie Bee".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 afraid of people who insult others.
(b) He does not understand insults.
(c) He has a very bad temper.
(d) He is able to maintain his dignity even when treated badly.

4. How does Chapter 2 end?
(a) With a poem about the sunrise on the mountain.
(b) With a poem about Mon-o-lah and The Way.
(c) With a poem about love of nature.
(d) With a poem about the animals.

5. In Little Tree's new home, what is the "dogtrot"?
(a) A place where dogs are fed.
(b) An open hallway to let hounds through.
(c) An exercise room.
(d) A place for dogs to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Hangin' Gap?

2. Why does Little Tree set the coal oil can down when the lady in the black car speaks to them?

3. What does Little Tree mean when he says that Granpa has a "sense of instinct"?

4. What is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns from the stories heard in Chapter 5?

5. What two important characteristics of Granpa are revealed by the description of the fox and the hounds episode?

(see the answer key)

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