The Redwood Forest Quiz

Read stanza 2 of the poem. The forest has been shaped over millions of years, the earth shifting and moving around it. But these trees planted their roots at the beginning of time, proudly rose up and patiently waited while the rest of the world pieced itself into place. Why is this stanza important to the poem?

• It describes the size of the forest.

• It discusses the history of the forest.

• It explains where the forest is located.

• It tells how the forest protects the land.

What does the figurative language in stanza 3 help readers understand about the redwoods?

• their quick growth

• their sleepy nature

• their enormous height

• their fearsome strength

Read lines 13–15. Near the treetops, layers of leaves and limbs intertwine, knitted like a blanket covering the forest. Think about the prefix inter-, between : among : in the midst. What is the meaning of intertwine above?

• are strong

• become warm

• move upward

• connect closely

Read the lines from stanza 5. At dawn, fog tiptoes in from the Pacific Ocean and folds her misty fingers around towering trunks, What do the lines tell readers?

• how the fog looks in the forest

• how long the fog stays in the forest

• why there is often so much fog in the forest

• what it feels like when the fog leaves the forest

Read lines 22–23. The leaves softly glisten, a shimmering vision in the faint glow of morning! Now read the dictionary entry. vision ('vi-zhən) noun 1. the state of being able to see 2. the ability to think about the future 3. a sight of unusual beauty 4. a detailed mental image Which definition best matches the way vision is used in line 23?

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4