Bonsai Quiz

What does the word "bonsai" mean in Japanese?

• Small tree

• Tray plant

• Miniature garden

• Art plant

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4C

Where did bonsai originate?

• Japan

• Korea

• China

• Thailand

What is the main difference between cascade and semi-cascade styles?

• The trunk's thickness

• The leaves' color

• The leaves extend below the container

• The branches' length

What must a bonsai plant appear to have done?

• Grown naturally, untouched by humans

• Been shaped into a perfect circle

• Grown quickly and robustly

• Been painted with bright colors

What is the informal upright style of bonsai?

• The trunk bends slightly to one side

• The trunk is perfectly straight

• The branches cascade down

• The leaves extend below the container

What is the significance of bonsai in terms of family?

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It is passed down from one generation to the next

• It is used in family ceremonies

• It is a sign of good luck

What is the reward of being a bonsai owner?

• Financial gain

• Being part of a time-honored tradition

• Winning competitions

• Gaining fame

What is the informal upright style of bonsai?

• The trunk bends slightly to one side

• The trunk is perfectly straight

• The branches cascade down

• The leaves extend below the container

What is the process of growing and caring for something called?

• Trimming

• Copying

• Cultivation

• Misbehaving

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CCSS.RI.5.4

What does it mean to trim away the unwanted parts of a tree or bush?

• Copying

• Pruning

• Misbehaving

• Growing

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4A