1. In the narration, Little Tree says he discovers later on that Granma only read some parts of the stories about George Washington. What reason does Little Tree suggest for this?
(a) She doesn't want Little Tree exposed to violent stories.
(b) She wants Granpa to have someone to admire.
(c) She doesn't want to upset Little Tree.
(d) She thinks Granpa will get angry.

2. What is Granpa's reason for taking Little Tree on this walk up the trail?
(a) To show him the bees at work.
(b) To teach him how to hunt.
(c) To show him the way up to the mountains so he can see the sunrise.
(d) To expose him to the animals and teach him "The Way".

3. What helps to determine whether Granpa and Granma light the coal oil lamp in the evenings during winter?
(a) The time when they go to bed.
(b) The time when the sun sets.
(c) The cost of a nickel to fill the coal oil lamp.
(d) The weather.

4. In Chapter 2, what is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns about nature?
(a) That the hawks help humans by killing dangerous animals.
(b) That there is a sense of balance in nature.
(c) That small creatures need to be protected by larger ones.
(d) That only the strong will survive.

5. In the mountains in Chapter 2, what does Little Tree see Tal-con doing?
(a) Climbing trees.
(b) Chasing ground rats.
(c) Setting a trap for turkeys.
(d) Swooping down to kill a quail.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Little Tree demonstrates that he has learned the lessons about nature, what name does Granpa say he would give him if he didn't have a name already?

2. What is the mode of narration used by the author to tell the story?

3. Who does Granpa ask about the law that made him angry?

4. According to Chapter 3, how does Granpa feel about politicians and authority figures?

5. Which book is always available at Little Tree's cabin and why?

(see the answer key)

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