1. Why does Granpa enjoy hunting even though he has never killed a fox in his life?
(a) Granpa enjoys hunting because of the lessons he learns from it.
(b) Granpa enjoys hunting because it keeps him active.
(c) Granpa enjoys the fun of watching the hounds chase the fox and then seeing the fox outwit the hounds.
(d) Granpa enjoys hunting because it makes Little Tree laugh.

2. How is Granpa's approach to making whiskey different from that of the "city criminals" who just want to make money?
(a) Granpa only uses water to increase the volume.
(b) Granpa only uses sugar to increase the volume.
(c) Granpa only uses lye to increase the volume.
(d) Granpa puts nothing in his whiskey to increase volume while others add various substances to increase the volume.

3. Where does Granma get books to read to Little Tree and Granpa?
(a) Little Tree and Granpa collect them from the library at the settlement.
(b) Granma reads books that Little Tree brought with him from his parents' home.
(c) Granma buys books at the settlement store.
(d) Granma reads books that Little Tree brings them from the school at the settlement.

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

5. How does Granpa make his living?
(a) Selling crops at the settlement store.
(b) Making and selling whiskey.
(c) Selling fish at the settlement store.
(d) Selling meat at the settlement store.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Wine's death shed light on the previous incident in which he prays and then walks away without acknowledging Little Tree's gratitude for the yellow coat?

2. In Little Tree's new home, what is the "dogtrot"?

3. Which books are Granma's favorites to read?

4. Who is Smokehouse and what role does he play in Chapter 7?

5. In Chapter 10 how does the author demonstrate that Little Tree has a conscience?

(see the answer key)

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