Wishtree Chapters 9-12

Wishtree Chapters 9-12

Samar's Wish, Red's Injury

Chapter 9 Samar's Wish

Chapter nine begins with Red explaining how happy they are with Samar's family moving to the neighborhood. Red then explains that Samar comes out around 2:00 in the morning to make a wish.

Multiple Choice

What is Samar's wish on?

• A piece of pink cloth

• A piece of paper

• A shoelace

• A towel

Multiple Choice

What did Samar wish for?

• A new house

• To move away

• For Red to talk

• For a friend

Chapter 10 Red's Aches and Pains

In chapter 10, Red explains some of the things they've experienced in their life. People proposing, climbing the tree, cats scratching them, and so much more.

Multiple Choice

Red says that red oaks live longer than other trees. How long did Red say they may live?

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 400 years

• 500 years

Open Ended

What is one major thing that happened to Red that may have physically damaged them?

Chapter 11 Sproutday and Fancy Names for Crows

Chapter 11 we find out that Red is another year older. That their "Sproutday" has come. Bongo also explains to us that she is a Corvid which is the scientific name for her variety of birds.

Multiple Choice

A "Sproutday" is the same as what holiday for humans?

• Anniversary

• Birthday

• Christmas

• Valentine's Day

Multiple Choice

Look back in the story, which of these birds is a Corvid?

• Eagle

• Owl

• Hawk

• Magpie

Chapter 12

In this chapter, the boy that we see in chapter 11 approaches Red. We see that Red is uncomfortable as the boy approaches. The boy begins to carve into Red quickly and deliberately. Red tells us that trees do mind being carved into even if it something sweet.

Multiple Choice

What kind of tool does the boy use on Red?

• Paperclip

• Screwdriver

• Pliers

• Crowbar