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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. Why does the author show that important lessons for Little Tree come from Granma and not Granpa?
(a) To show that Granpa has no spiritual side so Granma has to do it.
(b) To show that Granma is more knowledgeable about important things.
(c) To show that there is a bond between Granma and Little Tree that does not exist between Little Tree and Granpa.
(d) To show that both his grandparents play equally important roles in shaping his development.

2. Why does Granpa object to people who age whiskey?
(a) He believes rich men scheme to convince people that aged whiskey is better.
(b) He believes they are trying to disguise bad whiskey by keeping it longer.
(c) He believes they age whiskey to disguise the substances they add to it.
(d) He believes that they are trying to make extra money.

3. In Chapter 6, the author reveals that Pa becomes a warrior late in his life. For whom does he fight?
(a) He fights for the Confederates against the government.
(b) He fights for the Scottish army against the Americans.
(c) He fights for the government against foreigners.
(d) He fights for the Indians against the soldiers.

4. At the end of Chapter 1, what kind of house is Little Tree taken to by his grandparents?
(a) A tepee.
(b) A cabin.
(c) A cottage.
(d) A bungalow.

5. According to Little Tree, why do the white mountain men in the area respect Granpa?
(a) For his love of nature.
(b) Because he is knowledgeable about the mountains.
(c) For the lessons he teaches Little Tree.
(d) For his skills at trailing animals and his sense of instinct.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in Chapter 8 to suggest that Little Tree has a natural tendency towards some Cherokee ways?

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

3. How does the driver of the vehicle who takes Little Tree to his new home treat Granma and Granpa?

4. Why does Granpa enjoy hunting even though he has never killed a fox in his life?

5. In Chapter 2, what is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns about nature?

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