Seeds of Change

The author tells about the animals that found food and shelter in mugumo trees. Which point does this information support?

• Mugumo trees were an important part of the village

• Mugumo trees grew much more fruit than other trees did.

• Mugumo trees had rough bark that was good for building nests.

• Mugumo trees were being harmed by the creatures that used them.

The passage says Wangari’s mind was like a seed rooted in rich soil, ready to grow. What does this mean about Wangari?

• She liked being outdoors.

• She had become very tall.

• She knew a lot about nature.

• She was excited about learning.

What is one reason that traveling to America was helpful to Wangari?

• She learned how to read while she was there.

• It taught her that women could do anything they wanted to do.

• She had always wanted to spend time living in another country.

• It gave her the chance to meet other girls who were from her small village.

Why did Wangari start the Green Belt Movement?

• She was hoping to win a Nobel Peace Prize.

• She wanted to be remembered as the Mother of Trees.

• She was worried about those who would suffer as the land was destroyed.

• She knew this would stop the government from selling forests to big companies.

What is the purpose of the last paragraph in the passage?

• to offer a summary of Wangari’s life

• to explore what Wangari’s followers might do next

• to show that the work Wangari started continues today

• to explain how Wangari first became interested in planting trees