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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, "The Secret Place".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 sees the earth mother in a stream of water.
(c) Little Tree sees the earth mother in a cave.
(d) Little Tree hears the earth mother whispering in the wind.

3. In Chapter 2, who has just died when Little Tree's relatives argue about where he should live?
(a) Willow John.
(b) Little Tree's mother.
(c) Pa.
(d) Red Wing.

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

5. How is this visitor in Chapter 7 hoping to become rich?
(a) By winning a writing competition and through a reward for alerting the police to the existence of a big criminal.
(b) Through a prize in a competition at the settlement.
(c) By selling a large piece of land to the government and then earn interest at the bank.
(d) Through a reward from the police for turning in a stolen black car.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the reader made aware that Pa eventually gets very close to the Indians?

2. At the end of Chapter 1, what kind of house is Little Tree taken to by his grandparents?

3. How does Granpa help Little Tree relate the lessons about nature to the behavior of some people?

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

5. By allowing him to watch the chase, how does Granpa reinforce his earlier lessons to Little Tree about the ways of nature and animals?

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