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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Shadows on a Cabin Wall".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 3, how does Granpa feel about politicians and authority figures?
(a) Granpa believes politicians and authority figures are necessary to keep order.
(b) Granpa is afraid of politicians and authority figures.
(c) Granpa does not like politicians and authority figures.
(d) Granpa likes to hear about politicians and authority figures.

2. Which books are Granma's favorites to read?
(a) Shakespeare's plays.
(b) Books with poems and songs about children.
(c) Books about the Cherokees.
(d) Bible stories.

3. Which of the following best describes the main theme of Chapter 2?
(a) A young boy learns to survive in the mountains.
(b) A young boy learns to appreciate nature.
(c) How animals survive in the wild.
(d) Granpa shares his knowledge about hunting.

4. What does Granma make for Little Tree to wear for his first walk up the trail with Granpa?
(a) Boot moccasins.
(b) A bag to take his food.
(c) A warm coat.
(d) A hat to protect him from the sun.

5. Why does the author provide signs of racism in this first chapter of the book?
(a) To foreshadow more serious instances of racism that will occur later.
(b) Because the Cherokees constantly practice racism.
(c) Because it's the only time it happens.
(d) Because Little Tree's family are freedom fighters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Granpa's reason for taking Little Tree on this walk up the trail?

2. How does the driver of the vehicle who takes Little Tree to his new home treat Granma and Granpa?

3. How old is Little Tree when the novel begins?

4. In Chapter 2, what is the most important lesson that Little Tree learns about nature?

5. At the beginning of the novel, how is Little Tree taken to his new home?

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