ELA: The Banana Tree Study Guide

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

• A store

• A church

• A school

• A kitchen

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

At the beginning of the Banana Tree," what attituded does Mr. and Mrs. Bass have toward the storm?

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

• They believe that the storm will change course and will not cause harm to the Island

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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 doesn't understand his needs

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

Tags

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," 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 doesn't understand his needs

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

Tags

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," why is protecting the banana tree so important?

• 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

Tags

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 floods

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which is MOST LIKLEY to be described as tempestuous?

• A car

• A storm

• A friend

• A shelter

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If Jacob said that his team played relentlessly, what does he mean?

• The team was very talented

• The team played by the rules

• The team was playing just to have some fun

• The team kept playing as hard as they could

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

which of these is an example of calamity?

• Two friends making up

• Losing a board game

• Climbing a tall mountain

• A home being destroyed

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which choice BEST describes Gustus's attitude to the storm?

• Panicked

• Sorrowful

• Determined

• Unconcerned

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3