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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 incident with the two men from Chattanooga, how does Little Tree demonstrate that he is becoming clever and less trusting?

2. How does Little Tree's love and appreciation of nature help him overcome the isolation of the orphanage?

3. In Chapter 12, how does the author demonstrate Granpa's respect for the animals?

4. Why does the author include the special relationship between Mr. Wine and Little Tree's family in the story?

5. In what way do the events in Chapter 18 represent a major turning point in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the description of the incident with Mr. Slick and Mr. Chunk demonstrate the author's ability to use humor?

2. In what two ways do Granpa and Granma help to create a sense of worth in Little Tree during Chapter 15?

3. What examples of prejudice and misunderstanding does Little Tree encounter at the orphanage?

4. What are the author's reasons for introducing the sharecropper and his daughter to the reader?

5. In what ways does the author communicate to the reader the growing fear and grief experienced by Granpa, Granma and Little Tree at the prospect of their separation?

6. What are the main purposes served by the incident in which Granpa is bitten by the rattlesnake?

7. What are the early symbols in Chapter 20 of Little Tree's excitement that he is home from the orphanage?

8. Give a brief summary of the events related by Granpa that lead to Little Tree's return from the orphanage.

9. Identify two specific lessons that Little Tree learns from his family and that are reinforced by Mr. Wine.

10. Write a short character sketch of Mr. Wine and summarize his role in the story.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An outstanding feature of this story is the author's ability to provide vivid descriptions that help to promote the Cherokee respect for, and love of nature. Provide detailed references to at least three different settings in the novel, and use them to demonstrate the validity of this assertion.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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