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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "Granpa's Trade".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does the incident between Little Tree and the lawmen on the mountain demonstrate about Little Tree?
(a) That he knows the signals necessary to warn Granpa when others are approaching.
(b) That he knows where to hide in the mountains.
(c) His bravery and commitment to protecting Granpa and the whiskey still from outsiders.
(d) That he loves Granpa but he is afraid of the men with badges.
2. When the soldiers drive the Cherokee from their land, how do the Cherokee show their pride?
(a) They plant their nation's flag where every Cherokee is buried.
(b) They sing brave songs on the journey.
(c) They fight back and repel the soldiers.
(d) They look straight ahead as they march and refuse rides in the soldiers' wagons.
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 is able to maintain his dignity even when treated badly.
(c) He does not understand insults.
(d) He has a very bad temper.
4. How do the Cherokee who escape from the soldiers into the hollows survive?
(a) They journey to the neighboring village and set up a camp.
(b) They live in caves and survive by fishing in the nearby creek.
(c) They hide on the other side of the mountain and survive by hunting deer.
(d) They live off fishing, wild game and sweet root and stay as silent as they can to avoid detection.
5. In Chapter 2, what is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns about nature?
(a) That only the strong will survive.
(b) That small creatures need to be protected by larger ones.
(c) That the hawks help humans by killing dangerous animals.
(d) That there is a sense of balance in nature.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the following is the best alternate title for Chapter 6?
2. How old is Little Tree when the novel begins?
3. In Chapter 4, why does Little Tree feel grown-up?
4. As he goes up the trail, how does Little Tree become aware of "Mon-o-lah", the earth mother?
5. What does the visitor in Chapter 7 do at dinner that tempts Little Tree to forget one of his lessons about taking things?
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