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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the visitor in Chapter 7 do at dinner that tempts Little Tree to forget one of his lessons about taking things?
2. What does Little Tree learn about Granpa when he hears him say "I kin ye Bonnie Bee"?
3. Why is it significant that Granpa reminds Little Tree in Chapter 10 about the importance of paying attention to people's tone and not just their words?
4. In what special activity do Little Tree and his grandparents participate on weekend evenings during the winter?
5. How does Granpa's disposal of the whiskey demonstrate that he is observing the lessons he teaches Little Tree about nature's ways?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Chapter 6, why is it important for Little Tree to know the past?
2. How does Little Tree's independent selection of a secret place inform the reader about his character?
3. How does Granpa use the whiskey trade to give Little Tree a sense of belonging in the family, and how do readers know that it works?
4. State an important purpose that is served by this chapter in regard to the social setting of the book.
5. What does the introduction of Pine Billy add to the story?
6. What is the significance of the title of the chapter "I kin ye Bonnie Bee"?
7. How does the revelation of Granpa's trade help to shed light on the reason for his earlier objection to one of George Washington's laws?
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. How does Chapter 5 establish some of the special roles played by Granma in the family?
10. Explain two important symbols used in Chapter 9.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Forrest Carter makes significant use of symbolism in the novel. Using specific examples of different types of symbols, write a detailed analysis of the author's use of symbolism throughout the novel. Where is it seen? How effectively is it used?
Essay Topic 2
It is sometimes the case that major characters in a story are used by the author to express his / her own point-of-view. Of all of the characters in "The Education of Little Tree," suggest with reasons, which one(s) you believe is (are) reflecting most closely the author's opinions.
Essay Topic 3
Granpa is involved in the controversial whiskey trade and exposes Little Tree to danger by involving him in the activities associated with it. Explain the complexities of Granpa's involvement in the whiskey trade and comment on the advantages and disadvantages of his decision to involve Little Tree in this line of work.
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