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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, "Mr. Wine".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it important for the author to reveal that Granpa and Granma have friends who visit them?
(a) To make it clear that Little Tree is being protected.
(b) To make it clear that Little Tree's grandparents are not bringing him up in a way that isolates him from other people.
(c) To make it clear that Little Tree is kept away from adults who are not Cherokee.
(d) To make it clear that everyone is not racially prejudiced.

2. What happens in Chapter 8 to suggest that Little Tree has a natural tendency towards some Cherokee ways?
(a) He finds himself a special "secret" place and Granma tells him all Cherokees have secret places.
(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 is naturally attracted to the songs of the frogs.

3. What two important characteristics of Granpa are revealed by the description of the fox and the hounds episode?
(a) Granpa's speed and agility.
(b) Granpa's love for swimming and diving.
(c) His immense respect for nature and animals and his sense of humor.
(d) Grandpa's great ability to catch foxes and control the hounds.

4. 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?
(a) Little Tree is tempted to take more food than he should.
(b) Little Tree is gullible and trusting.
(c) Little Tree does not pay close attention when others are speaking.
(d) Little Tree is afraid to trust others.

5. What is the Hangin' Gap?
(a) A creek in the thin part of the trail.
(b) The gap between the two mountains.
(c) The space between two streams in the mountain.
(d) The place where Cherokees hang those who steal animals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the early chapters of the book, what kind of education is Little Tree receiving from his grandparents?

3. Why does the author show that important lessons for Little Tree come from Granma and not Granpa?

4. What is Little Tree's responsibility in producing the whiskey?

5. According to Granpa's joke, why is Ti-bi robbed by the bear, the coon and the Cherokee?

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