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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. 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?
(a) Both have suffered from having to adjust to moving to the mountain area.
(b) Both have a great sense of humor.
(c) Both have suffered the loss of their parents.
(d) Both are outsiders who don't quite belong in the world they occupy.

2. From the incident with the black car, what is revealed about Granpa's attitude towards words?
(a) Granpa wants Little Tree to learn many new words.
(b) Granpa finds words helpful in understanding other people.
(c) Granpa is eager to learn new words.
(d) Granpa thinks there are too many words and he prefers the sound of speech rather than the words used.

3. What does the reader learn about Granpa from his reaction to the lady in the black car who is rude to him?
(a) He does not understand insults.
(b) He is afraid of people who insult others.
(c) He is able to maintain his dignity even when treated badly.
(d) He has a very bad temper.

4. How does the preacher make Granpa angry in some of his sermons?
(a) He talks with contempt about the Cherokee.
(b) He rants and raves about whiskey makers.
(c) He talks with contempt about the Catholics.
(d) He talks a lot about Pharisees or separates, while looking and pointing straight at Granpa's family.

5. According to Granma, what happens to people who use the body-living mind for greedy purposes?
(a) The spirit-mind shrinks and in rebirth, the child is born with a small spirit-mind that could eventually disappear and be completely lost.
(b) They suffer because other people hate their prosperity.
(c) They are the ones who acquire wealth and power.
(d) They suffer because they have no spirit of generosity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the incident with the fox and hounds affect the relationship between Granpa and Little Tree?

2. Why does Mr. Wine light a candle at a special time?

3. In what two ways does the author introduce humor in the incident with the two men from Chattanooga?

4. 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?

5. How do the Cherokee who escape from the soldiers into the hollows survive?

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