Mandie And The Cherokee Legend

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1.

What kind of animal almost attacks Mandie at the beginning of the book?
- A.
  
  Bear
- B.
  
  Mountain lion
- C.
  
  Snake
- D.
  
  Panther
- E.
  
  Scorpion
Correct Answer
D. Panther

Explanation
At the beginning of the book, Mandie is almost attacked by a panther. This suggests that panthers are present in the setting of the story and pose a potential threat to the characters.

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2.

Who does not go to the cave?
- A.
  
  Joe
- B.
  
  Elizabeth
- C.
  
  Mandie
- D.
  
  Tsa'ni
- E.
  
  Sallie
Correct Answer
B. Elizabeth

Explanation
Elizabeth does not go to the cave because she is the only person mentioned in the options who is not listed as going to the cave.

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3.

What do they find in the cave?
- A.
  
  Gold
- B.
  
  Silver
- C.
  
  Cash
- D.
  
  Nothing
- E.
  
  Diamonds
Correct Answer
A. Gold

Explanation
In the cave, they find gold.

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4.

What is a "bootlegger"?
- A.
  
  Someone who always wears boots
- B.
  
  Someone who has a wooden leg
- C.
  
  An Indian that makes leather boots
- D.
  
  A type of dancer
- E.
  
  Someone who makes liquor illegally
Correct Answer
E. Someone who makes liquor illegally

Explanation
A "bootlegger" refers to someone who engages in the illegal production and distribution of alcoholic beverages. This term originated during the Prohibition era in the United States when the sale and consumption of alcohol were banned. Bootleggers would often smuggle or produce alcohol in secret locations and sell it illegally. This answer accurately describes the meaning of a bootlegger.

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5.

What did Mandie use to get out of the ropes when she was tied up by the bootleggers?
- A.
  
  Fire
- B.
  
  Saw
- C.
  
  Nail
- D.
  
  Glass
- E.
  
  Snowball
Correct Answer
C. Nail

Explanation
Mandie used a nail to get out of the ropes when she was tied up by the bootleggers. A nail could have been used as a makeshift tool to pick at or loosen the knots in the ropes, allowing her to free herself.

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6.

Who falls into a pit in the cave?
- A.
  
  Uncle Wirt
- B.
  
  Mandie
- C.
  
  Joe
- D.
  
  Dimar
- E.
  
  Tsa'ni
Correct Answer
E. Tsa'ni

Explanation
Tsa'ni falls into a pit in the cave.

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7.

Why does Uncle John say they can't go back to the cave as planned?
- A.
  
  Tsa'ni's funeral
- B.
  
  To respect Indian land
- C.
  
  Someone stole their lanterns
- D.
  
  The Cave collapsed
- E.
  
  The wagon wheel broke
Correct Answer
E. The wagon wheel broke

Explanation
Uncle John says they can't go back to the cave as planned because the wagon wheel broke. This implies that the wagon is now unable to move, making it impossible for them to continue their journey or return to the cave. The broken wheel is a physical obstacle that prevents them from carrying out their original plan.

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8.

What does Sallie find on the wall of the cave behind the rocks?
- A.
  
  Bats
- B.
  
  A message
- C.
  
  More gold
- D.
  
  A waterfall
- E.
  
  A dead body
Correct Answer
B. A message

Explanation
Sallie finds a message on the wall of the cave behind the rocks.

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9.

Who set the barn on fire?
- A.
  
  Tsa'ni
- B.
  
  A ghost
- C.
  
  The bootleggers
- D.
  
  Joe
- E.
  
  Tsali
Correct Answer
C. The bootleggers

Explanation
The correct answer is "The bootleggers." This implies that the individuals involved in illegal alcohol production and distribution were responsible for setting the barn on fire.

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10.

What does Mandie decide to do with the gold?
- A.
  
  Go to Europe
- B.
  
  Build a school for the Cherokee
- C.
  
  Buy new clothes
- D.
  
  Build a hospital for the Cherokee
- E.
  
  Build a church for the Cherokee
Correct Answer
D. Build a hospital for the Cherokee

Explanation
Mandie decides to use the gold to build a hospital for the Cherokee. This decision demonstrates her selflessness and concern for the well-being of others. By choosing to build a hospital, Mandie prioritizes the health and medical needs of the Cherokee community, showing her commitment to improving their lives and providing them with access to proper healthcare.

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Mandie And The Cherokee Legend

What kind of animal almost attacks Mandie at the beginning of the book?

Who does not go to the cave?

What do they find in the cave?

What is a "bootlegger"?

What did Mandie use to get out of the ropes when she was tied up by the bootleggers?

Who falls into a pit in the cave?

Why does Uncle John say they can't go back to the cave as planned?

What does Sallie find on the wall of the cave behind the rocks?

Who set the barn on fire?

What does Mandie decide to do with the gold?