1. In Chapter 2, what is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns about nature?
(a) That only the strong will survive.
(b) That the hawks help humans by killing dangerous animals.
(c) That there is a sense of balance in nature.
(d) That small creatures need to be protected by larger ones.

2. The author shares many Cherokee symbols with the reader. What is revealed in Chapter 14 about the meaning of an Indian holding up his palm?
(a) It means there is an agreement.
(b) The Indian wants someone to stay away.
(c) It means peace because he is showing he has no weapons.
(d) It means "Welcome".

3. What happens in Chapter 8 to suggest that Little Tree has a natural tendency towards some Cherokee ways?
(a) He is naturally attracted to the songs of the frogs.
(b) He is naturally attracted to the medicinal herbs that Granma collects.
(c) He is naturally attracted to the spiders weaving their webs.
(d) He finds himself a special "secret" place and Granma tells him all Cherokees have secret places.

4. At the beginning of the chapter "The Farm in the Clearing", what inhuman scene does Granpa describe to Little Tree?
(a) He sees a man with a stump for a leg being beaten by soldiers.
(b) He sees a man beating a woman and two children.
(c) He sees soldiers abusing the children.
(d) He sees a man and woman wearing leather harnesses and pulling a plow like mules.

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