"Song of the Trees" Comprehension

At breakfast, Mama was upset that Christopher-John had gotten up in the middle of the night and…

• eaten a lot of cornbread.

• watched television.

• made a mess in the kitchen.

• played noisily, waking up Big Ma.

Where was Papa when the story opened?

• working on the family farm

• in Louisiana working on the railroad

• in bed sick

• in town, buying flour and meat

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Cassie overheard a conversation between Mama and Big Ma. They discussed money, how much food was left, and

• Mama’s medicine

• the missing cornbread

• the electric bill

• new shoes for Stacey

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Cassie and her siblings were sent into the woods to __________________.

• look for Papa

• round up the chickens

• hunt for squirrels

• gather berries

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Mr. Andersen suggested that David (Papa) might not be able to work if he ____________.

• was fired

• had to care for a sick wife

• had an accident

• went missing

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CCSS.RI.7.3

How much money did Mr. Anderson offer for the trees?

• $1,000

• $65

• $650

• $100

Where did Stacey go when he left in the middle of the night?

• to check on the trees

• to follow Mr. Andersen

• to get Christopher John out of trouble

• to get Papa

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

What caused Mr. Andersen to let out a howl?

• Little Man whacked him in the leg with a stick.

• Christopher John poked him in the eye.

• Cassie punched him in the stomach.

• none of these

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

As Cassie was waiting for a beating with the belt, who ordered Mr. Andersen to put down the belt?

• Papa

• Big Ma

• Mama

• Stacey

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

As Papa ordered Mr. Andersen to leave the forest, Papa’s hands were on the __________.

• basket

• knife

• plunger

• dynamite

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4