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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. Why does the author provide signs of racism in this first chapter of the book?
2. Why does the author show that important lessons for Little Tree come from Granma and not Granpa?
3. What does Little Tree find interesting that makes him watch the umbrella spider for hours?
4. What lesson does the author teach the reader in Chapter 6, based on how the Indians responded to the oppression by the soldiers?
5. Why is the lady in the black car frustrated by Granpa's answer?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Granpa's approach to his trade different from that of some whiskey traders to whom he objects?
2. What does the introduction of Pine Billy add to the story?
3. What is the importance of the boot moccasins that Granma makes for Little Tree?
4. How does the author describe the Cherokee response to their oppression along the Trail of Tears?
5. What detailed explanation of "The Way" does Granpa's give Little Tree when the hawk, Tal-con kills a quail?
6. How does Chapter 5 establish some of the special roles played by Granma in the family?
7. In Chapter 3, what does the author reveal about Granpa's views on politicians and authority figures?
8. Summarize the episode between Pine Billy and Smokehouse and say why it creates humor.
9. What descriptions of the journey to, and arrival at his new home establish that Little Tree is going to be in a strange place?
10. Explain two important symbols used in Chapter 9.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
It is reasonable to assume that the author thought carefully about the title "The Education of Little Tree." Give detailed examples of Little Tree's upbringing and comment in detail on whether this novel is appropriately titled. What evidence is there in the novel that there were contending views about whether he was being educated?
Essay Topic 3
Granma and Granpa are towering figures in the life of Little Tree and they establish the power of simplicity and commitment in a complex and frightening world. Discuss the evidence provided by the author of the complex and frightening world in which Little Tree finds himself and comment on the role of his grandparents in establishing that simple family values and relationships are powerful means of survival in such a world.
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