A Light In The Forest

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1. What is True Son's white name?

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The correct answer is A) John. In the context of the question, True Son is a character who was captured and raised by Native Americans, but later returned to his white family. His "white name" refers to the name given to him by his white family, which is John.

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American Literature Quizzes & Trivia

This is the test for the book A Light In The Forest.

2. Cuyloga

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The correct answer is D) Indian father. This is because "Cuyloga" is a Native American name, suggesting that True Son's father is of Indian descent.

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3. True Son is a member of the Mo-Hawks.

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The statement states that True Son is a member of the Mo-Hawks, but the correct answer is False. This means that True Son is not a member of the Mo-Hawks.

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4. True Son's guard is Del Hardy.

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The statement "True Son's guard is Del Hardy" is true. This means that Del Hardy is responsible for True Son's safety and protection.

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5. True Son's cousin is Half Arrow.

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True Son's cousin being Half Arrow is true. This means that Half Arrow is related to True Son as a cousin.

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6. Harry

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The correct answer is A) white father. This suggests that Harry is the son of a white father.

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7. What Tribe is True Son apart of?

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True Son is apart of the Lenni Lenape tribe.

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8. What is True Son's Indian's father's name?

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True Son's Indian father's name is Cuyloga. This can be inferred from the given options where A) Cuyloga is the only Indian name mentioned, while B) Half Arrow, C) Little Crane, and D) Harry do not have any Indian connotations. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Cuyloga.

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9. John

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The correct answer is C) True Son's white name. This answer is supported by the information given in the question, which only mentions John's name without any other details about his family members or relationships. Therefore, the most logical explanation is that John's white name refers to True Son's white name.

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10. True Son is from Maine.

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The statement says "True Son is from Maine", but the correct answer is False. This means that True Son is not from Maine.

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11. Which of True Son's relatives is the leader of the Paxton boys?

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Uncle Wilse is the leader of the Paxton boys. This can be inferred from the given information that True Son's relatives are being mentioned and one of them is the leader of the Paxton boys. Among the given options, only Uncle Wilse is mentioned as a relative, so he is the likely leader of the Paxton boys.

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12. Kate

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The correct answer is F) aunt. Based on the given information, Kate is most likely the aunt of someone. However, without further context or details, it is not possible to determine who Kate's niece or nephew is.

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13. Gordie

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The correct answer is B) white brother. This suggests that Gordie is the brother of True Son, who is of Native American descent. The fact that Gordie is described as "white" implies that he is not Native American like True Son.

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14. Half Arrow

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A cousin is a relative who is the child of one's aunt or uncle. In the context of the given options, a cousin is the most appropriate choice as a half arrow could refer to a cousin who is related through one's father or mother. The other options such as white father, white brother, or Indian father do not directly relate to the concept of a half arrow.

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15. True Son's mom's name is Kate.

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The statement "True Son's mom's name is Kate" is false. The question does not provide any information about True Son's mom's name, so it cannot be determined whether her name is Kate or not. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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16. Myra

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The correct answer is E) white mother. This suggests that Myra is of mixed race, with one of her parents being white. The other options do not provide any information about Myra's racial background, except for option D) Indian father, which implies that her father is of Indian descent. However, this does not provide any information about her mother's race. Therefore, the most reasonable explanation is that Myra has a white mother.

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17. Who do the boys go to ask about what happened to Little Crane?

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The boys go to Uncle Wilse to ask about what happened to Little Crane.

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18. True Son's dad's name is Harry.

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The given statement is "True Son's dad's name is Harry." The correct answer is True. This means that True Son's dad's name is indeed Harry.

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19. Little Crane

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The correct answer is H) friend. This suggests that Little Crane has a friend who is not related to him by blood or marriage.

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20. Who comes to claim True Son?

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True Son is a Native American boy who was captured by the Lenni Lenape tribe and raised as one of their own. In the story, it is revealed that True Son's biological parents are white, and his white father, Harry Butler, comes to claim him. This answer is supported by the information given in the question and is the most logical choice based on the context of the story.

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21. How did the Indian village respond to the boys' return?

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The Indian village responded to the boys' return with a mix of emotions. Some people were happy and excited to see them back, while others were upset for various reasons. This suggests that the response was not uniform and different individuals had different reactions to the boys' return.

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22. Little Crane was _____

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In “A Light in the Forest”, Little Crane, who was a friend of True Son and Half Arrow, was killed by True Son’s white uncle, Wilse Owens, who was one of the Paxton Boys. Little Crane’s lack of discretion in voicing his opinions about white behavior proved fatal. After his death, True Son and Half Arrow vowed revenge, but their plans were thwarted before they could finish killing the man. They then returned to their Indian home.

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23. Thitpan party bring back _______________

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In “A Light in the Forest”, Thitpan’s war party returned to camp with booty and three bloody scalps. This was part of their retaliation against the whites who had caused harm to their tribe. The scalps were taken as trophies from their raid against white settlers.

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24. What delayed the return trip home by about a month?

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The correct answer is C) They lived off nature. This means that the reason for the delay in their return trip home by about a month was because they relied on the resources provided by nature to sustain themselves during the journey. This could include hunting, fishing, foraging, and finding natural sources of food and water.

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25. What was True Son's fate at the end of the story?

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True Son's fate at the end of the story was that he had to go back and live with the whites.

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26. What did the black and white clay/ash represent?

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The black and white clay/ash represents the contrasting concepts of life and death. The color white symbolizes life, while the color black symbolizes death. This symbolism is commonly used in various cultures and traditions to represent the duality of existence and the cycle of life.

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27. What is True Son's only regret about leaving the Butler home?

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In “A Light in the Forest”, True Son’s only regret about leaving the Butler home is not about what he leaves behind, but rather about what he will not see in the future. He mourns the loss of "all the precious beckoning things ahead… the unseen valleys, the unforded streams, the untrodden forest and the great shaggy, unclimbed mountains". This shows his deep connection to nature and the freedom he associates with his Indian life. He does not express regret about leaving the Butler family or their home. Instead, his regret is centered around the loss of his Indian identity and the wilderness he loves. 

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28. Why did True Son want to be apart of the effort to avenge Little Crane's death?

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True Son wanted to be a part of the effort to avenge Little Crane's death because he wanted to prove his Indianness. He felt the need to validate his identity and prove himself to both himself and his tribe. By participating in the revenge mission, True Son believed that he could demonstrate his loyalty, bravery, and commitment to his Indian heritage. Additionally, he wanted to show his tribe that he was truly one of them, despite his white upbringing.

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29. Why was True Son sad when Del left?

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True Son was sad when Del left because he was the only one who could speak Delaware. Since True Son was raised by the Native Americans and had assimilated into their culture, the ability to communicate in Delaware was an important part of his identity. With Del leaving, True Son lost his only companion who shared the same language and understood his cultural background, leading to his sadness.

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30. How was True Son's crossing of the river effect him the second time?

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True Son's crossing of the river affected him the second time by making him feel unwanted and unloved. The fact that nobody said goodbye to him and nobody loved him reflects the isolation and rejection he experienced during this event. This lack of farewell and love from others had a negative impact on True Son's emotional well-being, further emphasizing his feelings of loneliness and alienation.

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What is True Son's white name?
Cuyloga
True Son is a member of the Mo-Hawks.
True Son's guard is Del Hardy.
True Son's cousin is Half Arrow.
Harry
What Tribe is True Son apart of?
What is True Son's Indian's father's name?
John
True Son is from Maine.
Which of True Son's relatives is the leader of the Paxton boys?
Kate
Gordie
Half Arrow
True Son's mom's name is Kate.
Myra
Who do the boys go to ask about what happened to Little Crane?
True Son's dad's name is Harry.
Little Crane
Who comes to claim True Son?
How did the Indian village respond to the boys' return?
Little Crane was _____
Thitpan party bring back _______________
What delayed the return trip home by about a month?
What was True Son's fate at the end of the story?
What did the black and white clay/ash represent?
What is True Son's only regret about leaving the Butler home?
Why did True Son want to be apart of the effort to avenge Little...
Why was True Son sad when Del left?
How was True Son's crossing of the river effect him the second time?
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