Stand Tall Ch. 9 - 17

What happens during Christmas at Tree’s mom’s house in Chapter 14?

• Tree argues with his brothers.

• His mom nearly starts a fire.

• Tree’s dog runs away.

• • Grandpa gives Tree a special gift.

In Chapter 15, what does Tree realize about his dog, Bradley?

• • Bradley is sick.

• • Bradley is getting old.
    

• • Bradley is the fastest dog around.
    

• • Bradley no longer recognizes him.

How does Tree respond to Jeremy Liggins mocking him in the basketball game (Chapter 16)?

• Tree walks away quietly.
  

• Tree makes fun of Jeremy back.
  

• Tree stands his ground and stares him down.

• Tree starts a fight with Jeremy.

In Chapter 17, what problem does Tree’s grandpa face?

• His parrot gets lost.

• He is learning to use his new prosthetic leg.

• He forgets important family events.

• He has trouble walking up stairs.

What is Tree’s grandfather’s attitude towards his recovery after losing his leg (Chapter 10)?

• • He is optimistic and determined to get better.

• • He is frustrated and refuses to try.
    

• • He feels sorry for himself and complains constantly.
    

• • He avoids talking about it.

What does the game of handball represent for Tree in Chapter 9?

• His frustration with being forced to participate in sports.
  

• His struggle to find his place and fit in.
  

• His desire to compete and win at all costs.
  

• His boredom with school and physical activity.

What do we learn about Sophie and her family in Chapter 11 that Tree relates to?

• Sophie’s parents are strict, which reminds Tree of his own upbringing.
  

• Sophie rarely sees her dad, and Tree relates because his parents are also separated.
  

• Sophie feels isolated because she’s an only child, and Tree feels the same way.
  

• Sophie’s family is moving, and Tree understands the difficulty of change.

How does visiting the children’s hospital with his grandfather put things into perspective for Tree?

• It makes Tree feel grateful for the small victories in his own life.

• It encourages Tree to question his grandfather's approach to life.
  

• It makes Tree view his own problem as less significant compared to the patients' struggles.
  

• It leads Tree to believe that his grandfather is too focused on other people’s problems.

What does the missing Christmas tree at his father's house symbolize for Tree? (choose 2)

• The ongoing conflict between Tree and his father.
  

• The sense of emptiness and lack of family unity at his father's house.
  

• The financial struggles that prevent his father from celebrating the holidays.

• The change in traditions as Tree adjusts to living between two homes.

How does Grandpa’s experience in the Vietnam War help Tree understand his own struggles with his parents' divorce?

• It makes Tree feel that his problems are trivial compared to Grandpa’s wartime experiences.

• It shows Tree that enduring hardship can lead to personal growth and resilience.
  

• It helps Tree see that his parents' divorce is a form of conflict that, like war, can be managed with patience.
  

• It causes Tree to resent his grandfather for bringing up difficult memories.