The Giving Tree Quiz

Who are the main characters in The Giving Tree?

• A boy and a dog

• A girl and a tree

• A boy and a tree

• A boy and his mother

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How does the tree feel about the boy at the beginning of the story?

• Angry

• Loving

• Unhappy

• Confused

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the tree give the boy when he is a child?

• Its branches to build a boat

• Its apples to eat

• • Its trunk to build a house

• Its leaves for shelter

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does the boy keep coming back to the tree as he grows older?

• To play with the tree

• To sit in its shade

• To ask for things he needs

• To water the tree

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What does the boy take from the tree to build a house?

• Its apples

• Its branches

• Its leaves

• Its roots

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the tree feel after giving so much to the boy?

• Happy to give

• Sad and lonely

• Angry with the boy

• Confused about the boy’s actions

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the boy want to make with the tree's trunk?

• A table

• A house

• A boat

• A bridge

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why is the tree still happy at the end, even though only a stump remains?

• It feels proud

• It loves the boy and wants him to be happy

• It knows it will grow again

• It doesn’t care anymore

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What lesson does the story teach about giving?

• Giving makes you unhappy.

• It’s important to give only to those who give back.

• True giving doesn’t expect anything in return.

• Giving should always come with rewards.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What should the boy have done to show appreciation for the tree’s giving personality?

• Say thank you and show gratitude

• Ignore the tree and take what he needs

• Visit the tree only when he needs something

• Leave the tree alone forever

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3