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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Granpa object to people who age whiskey?
(a) He believes they are trying to disguise bad whiskey by keeping it longer.
(b) He believes rich men scheme to convince people that aged whiskey is better.
(c) He believes they age whiskey to disguise the substances they add to it.
(d) He believes that they are trying to make extra money.

2. According to Granma, why are secret places so important?
(a) They allow each person to hide away when faced with danger.
(b) They nurture each individual's spirit body.
(c) They allow each person to pray.
(d) They allow each person to read in a quiet place.

3. What would be the most appropriate alternate title for Chapter 5?
(a) A Visit to the Settlement.
(b) Little Tree Learns of Chattanooga.
(c) The Big Black Car.
(d) Differences in Culture.

4. How does Granpa's disposal of the whiskey demonstrate that he is observing the lessons he teaches Little Tree about nature's ways?
(a) He only makes a small amount of whiskey.
(b) He keeps the whiskey in case of snake bites.
(c) He gives away most of the whiskey he makes.
(d) He sells the whiskey for just a little more than what they need to get by.

5. According to Chapter 3, how does Granpa feel about politicians and authority figures?
(a) Granpa likes to hear about politicians and authority figures.
(b) Granpa is afraid of politicians and authority figures.
(c) Granpa believes politicians and authority figures are necessary to keep order.
(d) Granpa does not like politicians and authority figures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Little Tree learning from the way in which Granma and Granpa deal with any extra money that they get from the whiskey?

2. As he goes up the trail, how does Little Tree become aware of "Mon-o-lah", the earth mother?

3. Who guides the family when it comes to books, decisions and words?

4. In what special activity do Little Tree and his grandparents participate on weekend evenings during the winter?

5. Why does Granpa pay so much attention to praising Little Tree and making him feel important?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the episode between Pine Billy and Smokehouse and say why it creates humor.

2. How does Granma explain the existence of body and spirit to Little Tree in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 3, what does the author reveal about Granpa's views on politicians and authority figures?

4. Give an example from Chapter 4 of the author's ability to use vivid description.

5. How does Granpa use the whiskey trade to give Little Tree a sense of belonging in the family, and how do readers know that it works?

6. What is the significance of the title of the chapter "I kin ye Bonnie Bee"?

7. What is "The Way" and why does it play a critical role in Little Tree's education?

8. Discuss the chief method used by the Indians to communicate beliefs and values from one generation to the other.

9. How does the behavior of some of the people on the bus help to introduce one of the themes of the novel?

10. How does Granma illustrate her father's ability to feel tree spirits?

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