Understanding The Lorax

Where does the story of The Lorax take place?

• At the far end of town where the grickle grass grows

• In a bustling city

• In a tropical jungle

• On a distant planet

What type of trees does the Once-ler discover?

• Birch trees

• Oak trees

• Pine trees

• Truffula trees

Who does The Lorax speak for?

• The animals

• The Once-ler

• The trees

• The fish

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What does the Once-ler use to communicate with his family?

• Letters

• A radio phone

• Email

• Telegraph

What industry does the Once-ler create?

• Thneed manufacturing

• Paper

• Clothing

• Furniture

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What does the Once-ler use the Truffula trees for?

• Building homes

• Creating a product called 'Sneeds'

• Fuel

• Food

What does the Once-ler invent to increase production?

• A pollution control device

• A tree planting machine

• A super-axe-hacker

• A new type of saw

What is the Lorax's main concern regarding the Once-ler's actions?

• Deforestation and its impact on wildlife

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

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What does the Lorax do to try to stop the Once-ler?

• He plants more trees

• He calls the police

• He sabotages the machinery

• He pleads with him to stop

What happens to the Swomee-Swans?

• They start eating Truffula fruits

• They leave because they can't sing in the smog

• They thrive and multiply

• They adapt to the pollution

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