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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, "A Night on the Mountain".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best alternate title for Chapter 6?
(a) Escape.
(b) The Lost People.
(c) Survival of the Strong.
(d) Understanding the Past.

2. What is the Trail of Tears?
(a) The path up the mountain where Cherokee go to mourn their dead.
(b) The journey made by the Cherokee Nation when army soldiers force them to move to new lands.
(c) The journey towards the burial ground of the Cherokee.
(d) The journey made by Cherokee each year to commemorate the loss of their nation.

3. What is the meaning of the red flag planted on the land by the regulators?
(a) It means that the government has evicted squatters from the land.
(b) It means the occupants have been taken to jail.
(c) It means the occupants cannot pay the taxes on the land.
(d) It means blood has been shed during fighting on the land.

4. From the incident with the black car, what is revealed about Granpa's attitude towards words?
(a) Granpa wants Little Tree to learn many new words.
(b) Granpa is eager to learn new words.
(c) Granpa finds words helpful in understanding other people.
(d) Granpa thinks there are too many words and he prefers the sound of speech rather than the words used.

5. Which of the following best describes the theme of the opening chapter?
(a) Growing up.
(b) Loss and and a new beginning.
(c) Family relationships.
(d) Racism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Granma and Granpa portray the 'Trail of Tears' for Little Tree?

2. According to Granpa's joke, why is Ti-bi robbed by the bear, the coon and the Cherokee?

3. What is Little Tree's responsibility in producing the whiskey?

4. In Chapter 10 how does the author demonstrate that Little Tree has a conscience?

5. What is the Hangin' Gap?

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