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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the early chapters of the book, what kind of education is Little Tree receiving from his grandparents?

2. What do Little Tree's grandparents reveal about the Cherokee style of passing on information and lessons from one generation to the other?

3. What two important characteristics of Granpa are revealed by the description of the fox and the hounds episode?

4. In Chapter 2, how does Little Tree demonstrate that he has learned Granpa's lesson about nature's ways?

5. By allowing him to watch the chase, how does Granpa reinforce his earlier lessons to Little Tree about the ways of nature and animals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the importance of revealing that Granma and Granpa have friends and visitors like Pine Billy?

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

3. What detailed explanation of "The Way" does Granpa's give Little Tree when the hawk, Tal-con kills a quail?

4. How is Granpa's approach to his trade different from that of some whiskey traders to whom he objects?

5. What important facts does the author provide about Little Tree when he is introduced to the reader?

6. Why is Granpa teaching Little Tree to do the hard work involved in farming so early in his life?

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

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

9. How does Granpa's attitude to fox hunting make him special and show his regard for nature?

10. Apart from hunting, what is the special reason for Granpa taking Little Tree out for this all-night adventure?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Forrest Carter makes significant use of symbolism in the novel. Using specific examples of different types of symbols, write a detailed analysis of the author's use of symbolism throughout the novel. Where is it seen? How effectively is it used?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout this novel, there is a constant preoccupation with the theme of man in relationship to nature. Using specific examples, discuss Forrest Carter's exploration of the theme of "man in relationship to nature" in this novel and explain with justification the extent to which this exploration is meant to be a lesson to the reader.

Essay Topic 3

Comment on the importance in a novel of the point-of-view chosen by the writer and discuss with reference to this novel, the strengths and limitations of the "first -person narrative" point-of-view.

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