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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. At the end of Chapter 2, how does Little Tree feel?
2. What is the Trail of Tears?
3. How is the reader made aware that Pa eventually gets very close to the Indians?
4. Little Tree's bed is made of what material?
5. What is Little Tree planning to do with the extra coins he is keeping in his pocket from his savings?
Short Essay Questions
1. What important facts does the author provide about Little Tree when he is introduced to the reader?
2. In Chapter 3, what does the author reveal about Granpa's views on politicians and authority figures?
3. According to Chapter 6, why is it important for Little Tree to know the past?
4. What is the importance of the boot moccasins that Granma makes for Little Tree?
5. At the end of Chapter 2, why does the author end with a poem?
6. In Chapter 3, how does Granpa explain George Washington's decision to introduce a tax on whiskey? How does Granpa justify this belief?
7. Explain two important symbols used in Chapter 9.
8. Why is Granpa teaching Little Tree to do the hard work involved in farming so early in his life?
9. State an important purpose that is served by this chapter in regard to the social setting of the book.
10. How do Granpa and Granma ensure that there is a balance in Little Tree's education?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chapter titles in this novel play a significant role in shaping the expectations of the reader or ironically commenting on the contents of the chapter. Select any four chapters whose titles you consider to be particularly significant and discuss the extent to which these titles shape the reader's expectations or ironically comment on the contents of these chapters.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the novel, the author integrates the use of Standard American English with English that reflects the influence of the Cherokee language and other dialects. In light of this, discuss the advantages and limitations of using different types of language in the novel.
Essay Topic 3
It is sometimes the case that major characters in a story are used by the author to express his / her own point-of-view. Of all of the characters in "The Education of Little Tree," suggest with reasons, which one(s) you believe is (are) reflecting most closely the author's opinions.
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