The Jumping Tree

What point of view is "The Jumping Tree" told in?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

• 3rd person omniscient

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Why does Rey feel nervous at the beginning of the story?

• He is worried he about impressing his cousin.

• He lied to his parents

• He is scared about breaking his arm

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PART A: How does the narrator feel towards his cousin and Ricky?

• They don't get along.

• They have fun together and he enjoys their time hanging out.

• He hangs out with them when he has to, but doesn't enjoy it.

• They like each other and the age difference doesn't matter to them.

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PART B: What piece of evidence supports your answer to PART A?

• “My cousin Jorge, who was a full two years older, was visiting from Mier across the border.”

• “...but I hadn’t done much to get the older kids’ respect this summer.”

• “...he’d always make certain I had a good time.”

• “Since he was older, I didn’t want to do things that were for kids.”

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3. Based on the narrator’s concerns, what is the conflict of the story?

• A. He wants to succeed academically.

• B. He wants to meet new people.

• C. He wants to fit in and impress others.

• D. He wants to have fun.

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What word would you use to describe the mood of "The Jumping Tree"?

• anxious

• joyous

• suspenseful

• satisfied

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What is Ricky good at?

• A. math

• B. singing

• C. gymnastics

• D. soccer

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Ricky explained the rules as we stood under the mammoth mesquite. . .” What does “mammoth” mean?

• A. flexible

• B. shady

• C. very expensive

• D. very large

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“Jorge went first, Ricky and I stood back, watching. My Mexican jumping bean heart was making it hard to concentrate on the task at hand.” What is emphasized with the metaphor in this excerpt?

• A. Jorge’s bravery

• B. Ricky’s experience

• C. the narrator’s nervousness

• D. the narrator’s happiness

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“My stomach was a better jumper than I because it was already flipping and turning.” This excerpt demonstrates a tone that is . . .

• A. mysterious

• B. melancholy(sad)

• C. humorous

• D. pessimistic (negative)

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