The Woodcutter's Gift

What was the MAIN problem in the story?

• The townspeople did not get along with one another.

• They needed to carry large pieces to the woodcutter's home.

• A thunderstorm knocked down the giant mesquite tree in the town square.

• There was a giant mesquite tree growing out of control in the town square.

Who did the townspeople ask to help solve the problem?

• the mayor

• the gardener

• the woodcutter

• the house painter

Why did the woodcutter lock his shed every night?

• He was hiding a secret.

• He did not want anyone to take his artwork.

• He was afraid someone would take his tools.

• He did not want anyone to see what he was creating.

What did the woodcutter make with the wood from the mesquite tree?

• furniture

• firewood

• life-sized wooden people

• life-sized wooden animals

One conclusion that can be made about the townspeople is

• that they will all be best friends.

• that they will not speak to one another.

• that they will speak to one another more often.

• that they will ask the woodcutter to stop making art.