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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, "Down From the Mountain".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) The author suggests that he is not a sincere friend of the family, but Little Tree trusts him.
(b) The author suggests that he is not very generous, but Little Tree thinks he is kind.
(c) The author suggests that he is spying on how Little Tree is being brought up, but Little Tree thinks he is a true friend.
(d) The author suggests that he is always making up stories and schemes, but Little Tree thinks he is wise and successful.

2. Which of the following is the best alternate title for Chapter 14?
(a) .Little Tree Defends His Mountain.
(b) The Men from Chattanooga.
(c) Granma's Special Brew.
(d) City Slickers Outwit Mountain Dwellers.

3. What is unusual about the type of church that Little Tree's family attends?
(a) It is the only church so the preacher uses many different languages.
(b) The church only allows Cherokee to sit at the back.
(c) The church is only open for services once per month.
(d) It is the only church so it services various faiths, including Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians and Church of Christ.

4. How does Granpa help Little Tree to accept the death of Ringer after he is bludgeoned in the mountains?
(a) Granpa says Ringer knows that his time has come so he dies happy.
(b) Granpa says Ringer knows his injuries are too serious so he accepts he has to die.
(c) Granpa says Ringer is aware of being found and taken home so he dies feeling better.
(d) Granpa says Ringer dies knowing that Little Tree appreciates his help in the mountains.

5. What reason does Granpa suggest as the only logical explanation for this law of George Washington's that makes him so angry?
(a) Washington hates children.
(b) Washington got a blow in the head.
(c) Washington is a thief.
(d) Washington hates Cherokees.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what does the author suggest about the importance of the church teachings to Granpa and Little Tree?

2. How does the incident with the fox and hounds affect the relationship between Granpa and Little Tree?

3. In teaching Little Tree, how does Mr. Wine reinforce Granma's lessons about the spirit-mind and the body-mind?

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

5. In Chapter 4, why does Little Tree feel grown-up?

(see the answer key)

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