1. What is the meaning of the red flag planted on the land by the regulators?
(a) It means the occupants cannot pay the taxes on the land.
(b) It means blood has been shed during fighting on the land.
(c) It means the occupants have been taken to jail.
(d) It means that the government has evicted squatters from the land.

2. Which of the following is the best explanation for the author's inclusion of Granpa's story about the "Farm in the Clearing" in the novel?
(a) To show that despite the difference between ethnic groups, individuals share admirable human qualities.
(b) To show that Granpa was once a boy living freely on the land.
(c) To show that whenever authorities get involved in a situation, they make it bad.
(d) To show how important it is to prevent people from capturing land.

3. How does Granpa help Little Tree understand the seriousness of spending the money on the calf?
(a) Granpa makes Little Tree write down on paper how much he spent and lost.
(b) Granpa reduces Little Tree's stake in the business.
(c) Granpa makes Little Tree go without his earnings for the next two weeks.
(d) Granpa sends him to find the man who sold him the calf and demand his money.

4. What does the incident between Little Tree and the lawmen on the mountain demonstrate about Little Tree?
(a) That he knows where to hide in the mountains.
(b) His bravery and commitment to protecting Granpa and the whiskey still from outsiders.
(c) That he loves Granpa but he is afraid of the men with badges.
(d) That he knows the signals necessary to warn Granpa when others are approaching.

5. In the incident with the two men from Chattanooga, how does Little Tree demonstrate that he is becoming clever and less trusting?
(a) He asks for two dollars instead and leads them away from the trail.
(b) He takes the dollar and then tells them he doesn't know Granpa.
(c) He takes the dollar and tells them Granpa is at the settlement.
(d) He takes the dollar they offer him to lead them to Granpa but he leads them away from the stills.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author implies there is a special bond between Willow John and Little Tree, despite the difference in their ages. What is the cause of this bond?

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

3. In Chapter 15, how does Granma reassure Little Tree that his birth time is special and he will never be alone?

4. What would be the most appropriate alternate title for Chapter 5?

5. How do Granma and Granpa portray the 'Trail of Tears' for Little Tree?

(see the answer key)

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