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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. By allowing him to watch the chase, how does Granpa reinforce his earlier lessons to Little Tree about the ways of nature and animals?
(a) By never killing the fox, which he does not need.
(b) By not allowing the fox to kill the hounds.
(c) By not allowing the hounds to kill the fox.
(d) By telling Little Tree it is wrong to kill.

2. What would be the most appropriate alternate title for Chapter 4?
(a) Mountain Hunting.
(b) The Fox outwits the Hounds.
(c) Little Tree Takes A Fox.
(d) Granpa's Way of Hunting.

3. Why does the author provide signs of racism in this first chapter of the book?
(a) Because it's the only time it happens.
(b) Because Little Tree's family are freedom fighters.
(c) To foreshadow more serious instances of racism that will occur later.
(d) Because the Cherokees constantly practice racism.

4. According to Chapter 3, how does Granpa feel about politicians and authority figures?
(a) Granpa likes to hear about politicians and authority figures.
(b) Granpa does not like politicians and authority figures.
(c) Granpa believes politicians and authority figures are necessary to keep order.
(d) Granpa is afraid of politicians and authority figures.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Little Tree when the novel begins?

2. From the incident with the black car, what is revealed about Granpa's attitude towards words?

3. What reasons are given in Chapter 4 for Granpa to keep the hounds?

4. At the end of Chapter 2, how does Little Tree feel?

5. What is the Hangin' Gap?

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