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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20, "Home Again".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the difference between the author's portrayal of the visitor in Chapter 7 and the way in which the innocent Little Tree views him?
(a) The author suggests that he is always making up stories and schemes, but Little Tree thinks he is wise and successful.
(b) The author suggests that he is not a sincere friend of the family, but Little Tree trusts him.
(c) The author suggests that he is not very generous, but Little Tree thinks he is kind.
(d) The author suggests that he is spying on how Little Tree is being brought up, but Little Tree thinks he is a true friend.

2. At church, how does Granpa demonstrate his belief about the importance of self-sufficiency ?
(a) Granpa brings whiskey for the poor so they can learn how to sell it and save extra money.
(b) Granpa gives no one anything; instead he offers to teach them how to plow the land for food.
(c) When a family loses all their furniture in a fire, Granpa brings them a chair and shows the man how to make it himself.
(d) Instead of giving people money, he offers to teach them how to make whiskey.

3. Which of the following would be the best alternate title for Chapter 3?
(a) Family Circles.
(b) Granpa Learns to Read.
(c) Little Tree's Education.
(d) Winter Evenings at the Cabin.

4. How do the events in Chapter 12 demonstrate the importance of Granma's knowledge of plants and herbs?
(a) It helps her to save someone's life.
(b) It stops Little Tree's bleeding.
(c) It soothes Granpa's bear bite.
(d) It helps to stop Little Tree's arm from swellling.

5. How is this visitor in Chapter 7 hoping to become rich?
(a) Through a reward from the police for turning in a stolen black car.
(b) By winning a writing competition and through a reward for alerting the police to the existence of a big criminal.
(c) Through a prize in a competition at the settlement.
(d) By selling a large piece of land to the government and then earn interest at the bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the main theme of Chapter 2?

2. Who plays the most significant role in getting Little Tree back from the orphanage, thereby demonstrating the deep bond between them?

3. What is the meaning of the red flag planted on the land by the regulators?

4. What reason does Granpa suggest as the only logical explanation for this law of George Washington's that makes him so angry?

5. What does the author imply might be the reason for the special bond that exists between Mr. Wine and Little Tree's family?

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