1. What is the difference between the author's portrayal of the visitor in Chapter 7 and the way in which the innocent Little Tree views him?
(a) The author suggests that he is not a sincere friend of the family, but Little Tree trusts him.
(b) The author suggests that he is not very generous, but Little Tree thinks he is kind.
(c) The author suggests that he is always making up stories and schemes, but Little Tree thinks he is wise and successful.
(d) The author suggests that he is spying on how Little Tree is being brought up, but Little Tree thinks he is a true friend.

2. 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 stream of water.
(b) Little Tree sees the earth mother in a cave.
(c) Little Tree hears the earth mother whispering in the wind.
(d) Little Tree feels the earth mother through his special shoes.

3. What does the visitor in Chapter 7 do at dinner that tempts Little Tree to forget one of his lessons about taking things?
(a) He brings only three small corns so Little Tree has to do without.
(b) He wears bright yellow high-top shoes that Little Tree secretly craves.
(c) He takes three slices of Granma's sweet potato pie, and Little Tree silently craves the last slice.
(d) He tells Little Tree he can have one of the corns, and Little Tree is tempted to take the biggest one.

4. How does Granma respond when Little Tree gives her musk bugs?
(a) She is frightened and asks him to take them away.
(b) She praises Little Tree for spreading good by sharing whatever good one finds.
(c) She calls Granpa to complain about what Little Tree has done.
(d) She gathers them in a bottle to make the cabin smell good.

5. What is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns from the stories heard in Chapter 5?
(a) The bad effects of fighting.
(b) That Granpa almost went to Chattanooga.
(c) That "kin" is all about the love and understanding between some people.
(d) That he has many relatives.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his reaction to this visitor, what characteristics does Little Tree display that he will have to overcome in order to avoid difficulties with some people outside his family?

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

3. Who guides the family when it comes to books, decisions and words?

4. What reason does Granpa suggest as the only logical explanation for this law of George Washington's that makes him so angry?

5. Why is the lady in the black car frustrated by Granpa's answer?

(see the answer key)

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