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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what special activity do Little Tree and his grandparents participate on weekend evenings during the winter?
(a) They roast chestnuts in the fireplace.
(b) They make rugs from the deer hide.
(c) Granma reads to Little Tree and Granpa.
(d) They go to church.

2. As he goes up the trail, how does Little Tree become aware of "Mon-o-lah", the earth mother?
(a) Little Tree sees the earth mother in a stream of water.
(b) Little Tree sees the earth mother in a cave.
(c) Little Tree feels the earth mother through his special shoes.
(d) Little Tree hears the earth mother whispering in the wind.

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

4. Why does Granpa enjoy hunting even though he has never killed a fox in his life?
(a) Granpa enjoys hunting because of the lessons he learns from it.
(b) Granpa enjoys hunting because it keeps him active.
(c) Granpa enjoys hunting because it makes Little Tree laugh.
(d) Granpa enjoys the fun of watching the hounds chase the fox and then seeing the fox outwit the hounds.

5. How is the reader made aware that Pa eventually gets very close to the Indians?
(a) He moves them closer to where he lives.
(b) He advises them on how to remain safe from the soldiers.
(c) He moves into their camp.
(d) He eventually marries one of the young daughters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author show that important lessons for Little Tree come from Granma and not Granpa?

2. How does Granpa help Little Tree to accept the death of Ringer after he is bludgeoned in the mountains?

3. How do the visitor's ambitions contrast with the values of Granpa and Granma?

4. How is this visitor in Chapter 7 hoping to become rich?

5. At the end of Chapter 2, how does Little Tree feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Granma explain the existence of body and spirit to Little Tree in Chapter 8?

2. How does the author describe the Cherokee response to their oppression along the Trail of Tears?

3. Why does Little Tree go to bed feeling happy even though he has lost his father and mother?

4. According to Granma, how does the spirit-mind relate to understanding of death and nature in secret places?

5. How does Chapter 5 establish some of the special roles played by Granma in the family?

6. How is Granpa's approach to his trade different from that of some whiskey traders to whom he objects?

7. Give two important place names and one animal's name that occur in chapter 4. Explain why the names are very appropriate.

8. What descriptions of the journey to, and arrival at his new home establish that Little Tree is going to be in a strange place?

9. What important facts does the author provide about Little Tree when he is introduced to the reader?

10. State an important purpose that is served by this chapter in regard to the social setting of the book.

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