DOL Maple Tree

Based on stanza 1 of the poem the speaker most likely feels -

• A. uninterested in Jaimie Hamlin's friendship.

• B. angry that Jamie Hamlin has a maple tree.

• C. appreciative of Jamie Hamlin's generosity.

• D. jealous of Jamie Hamlin's maple tree.

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Which line from the poem helps the reader infer the speaker is curious?

• A. There's no doubt where our street (lines 1-2)

• B. His nose may be run green slime all year (lines 6-7)

• C. With my sketchbook and colored pencils, (lines 14-15)

• D. the perfect place to draw what I see: (lines 19-20)

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Based on the details in stanza 2, why does the speaker refer to the tree as a "tower"?

The speaker refer to the tree as a "tower" because ____________________.

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. 

Part A

The reader can infer that the speaker-

• A. doesn't mind people watching him sketch.

• B. does not wish to be seen by others.

• C. enjoys sketching others in the tree.

• D. enters tree climbing competitions.

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Part B Which lines from the poem best support your answer?

• A. With my sketchbook and colored pencils, (lines 14-15)

• B. practicing karate moves before their four o'clock class. (lines 27-28)

• C. I can see The whole neighborhood. (lines 30-31)

• D. hidden by these green and paper leaves, (lines 33-34)

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Based on the details from the poem, what can the reader conclude about the maple tree? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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