View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Granpa's joke, why is Ti-bi robbed by the bear, the coon and the Cherokee?
(a) Because he leaves his surroundings unprotected.
(b) For taking more than he needs from nature.
(c) Because he eats too much and falls asleep.
(d) Because he does not watch out for the hawk.

2. Which books are Granma's favorites to read?
(a) Shakespeare's plays.
(b) Books about the Cherokees.
(c) Bible stories.
(d) Books with poems and songs about children.

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

4. In Chapter 16, what does the author suggest about the importance of the church teachings to Granpa and Little Tree?
(a) They are very involved in the church teachings and make certain they discuss the Bible stories for full understanding.
(b) Granpa leaves this part of Little Tree's lessons to Granma.
(c) They don't fully understand what the church is about and are confused about the Bible stories.
(d) Granpa doesn't believe any of it but he wants Little Tree to work it out for himself.

5. Why is there some truth in Granpa's belief that the way people sound when they talk can be more important than the words they use?
(a) Because words have many different meanings.
(b) Because people tell lies using misleading words.
(c) Because people, like politicians, sometimes use words to trick others.
(d) Because some people don't know the meanings of the words they use.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Little Tree planning to do with the extra coins he is keeping in his pocket from his savings?

2. Granma accidentally reads about a law introduced by George Washington and this gets Granpa very angry. What law is this?

3. What can the reader deduce about the author's intention in describing Cherokee beliefs and values in Chapter 8?

4. How does the author use contrast to show different lifestyles and characters in Chapter 7?

5. How does the author create sympathy in the reader for Willow John?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 569 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample