The Banana Tree

In “The Banana Tree,” where does the family go to seek protection from the storm?

• a store

• a church

• a school

• a kitchen

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In “The Banana Tree,” what attitude do Mr. and Mrs. Bass have toward the storm?

• They know the storm is dangerous, but they are confident they will be safe.

• They believe the storm will change course and not cause harm to the island.

• They have been through storms before, so they think it is foolish to be concerned

• They are concerned that the storm will destroy the shelter and put them in danger.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In “The Banana Tree,” how does Gustus feel about his father?

• He feels that his father feeds him poorly.

• He feels that his father does not love him.

• He feels that his father does not understand his needs.

• He feels that his father protects him from the world too much.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In “The Banana Tree,” why is protecting the banana tree so important to Gustus?

• He wants to be able to eat bananas.

• He wants to put his bed beside the tree.

• He wants his father to be proud of him.

• He wants to sell the bananas to buy shoes.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Gustus get to the other side of the river?

• He finds a bridge that has not been wrecked.

• He floats across by holding onto a fallen log.

• He climbs the debris caught by the wrecked bridge.

• He goes the long way around the river and avoids the flood.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which choice best describes Gustus’s attitude toward the storm?

• panicked

• sorrowful

• determined

• unconcerned

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In “The Banana Tree,” how does Mr. Bass most likely feel after he hears Gustus’s explanation for returning home?

• He feels proud that his son was so brave.

• He feels angry that his son disobeyed him.

• He feels annoyed that his son acted foolishly.

• He feels guilty that he did not give his son shoes.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the rising action, you learn that the setting is

• A. a beach with a large banana tree.

• B. a church where everyone is singing.

• C. a Jamaican village during a hurricane

• D. a flooded road in a Jamaican village

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of these lines use dialect?

• A. "Gustus . . ."

• B. "That's a miracle . . . That's a miracle."

• C. "He had his own worries."

• D. "Wha' mek you say nothin'?"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Gustus go out into the hurricane?

• A. He wants to make sure his banana tree doesn't blow down.

• B. He wants his father to stop singing.

• C. He wants to show his fathor that the storm isn't so bad.

• D. His family is overwhelmed by the storm.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1