The Tale of the Three Trees

What did the first little tree want to be?

• the home of a graceful, golden bird

• the world's most beautiful treasure chest

• a long, sturdy bridge over a wide river

• the town's largest Christmas tree

The second tree was made into a

• comfortable church pew

• table and chair set

• farm wagon

• simple fishing boat

The first tree knew if held the greatest treasure when--

• a man hid his gold in the feed box

• a beautiful hen laid her golden eggs in the box

• a mother placed her newborn baby in the feed box

• the carpenter stored his tools in the feed box

Who was the second tree carrying on the water?

• the King of heaven and earth

• the King's son and daughter

• the most important village elder

• the woodcutter who chopped him down

The third tree felt ugly, harsh and cruel after--

• she was made into spears that were taken to war

• robbers used her to make a fire that burned a village

• soldiers nailed a man's had to her

• she was used to build a hanging platform