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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. In Chapter 6, how does the author explain that Pa knows Indians are around?
(a) After leaving certain items in the forest, he comes back to find a long Indian knife, a tomahawk and only some of what he left.
(b) He sees the remains of fires and cooked meat.
(c) He hears the Indians whispering in the mountains.
(d) He sees smoke signals across the mountain.

2. Why does Granpa pay so much attention to praising Little Tree and making him feel important?
(a) To ensure that he will show respect to others.
(b) To build up his self-esteem and sense of worth in a world that does not show the Cherokee much respect.
(c) To make him grow up proud.
(d) To prevent him from missing his parents too much.

3. In Chapter 10 how does the author demonstrate that Little Tree has a conscience?
(a) He tells Mr.Jenkins that one bottle of whiskey is not filled up right.
(b) He gives back coins to Granpa that he finds in the kitchen.
(c) He feels bad to accept candy from Mr. Jenkins just for taking up woodchips.
(d) He gives Mr. Jenkins the unopened candy he finds on the floor.

4. What does the incident between Little Tree and the lawmen on the mountain demonstrate about Little Tree?
(a) That he loves Granpa but he is afraid of the men with badges.
(b) That he knows the signals necessary to warn Granpa when others are approaching.
(c) His bravery and commitment to protecting Granpa and the whiskey still from outsiders.
(d) That he knows where to hide in the mountains.

5. How does Granpa help Little Tree overcome feeling empty and sad after Ringer's death?
(a) He says the only way not to feel empty and sad is never to love anything, but then he will always feel sad and empty.
(b) He tells him to remember the good times with Ringer.
(c) He tells him to accept that Ringer is better off as he won't suffer anymore.
(d) He tells him he will feel better in a few days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Hangin' Gap?

2. In his reaction to this visitor, what characteristics does Little Tree display that he will have to overcome in order to avoid difficulties with some people outside his family?

3. Why does Little Tree set the coal oil can down when the lady in the black car speaks to them?

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe the Cherokee response to their oppression along the Trail of Tears?

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

3. Why does Little Tree go to bed feeling happy even though he has lost his father and mother?

4. What is the importance of the boot moccasins that Granma makes for Little Tree?

5. According to Granma, how does the spirit-mind relate to understanding of death and nature in secret places?

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

7. Comment on the title of Chapter 10.

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

9. How does Chapter 5 establish some of the special roles played by Granma in the family?

10. At the end of Chapter 2, why does the author end with a poem?

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