Why the Birch-Tree Wears the Slashes in its Bark

The main reason the white man has never understood the Indian is (a)   , according to the text.

• Lack of communication
• Cultural differences
• Poor examples set by early white se
• Language barriers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the text describe the Indian's attitude towards other people's beliefs?

• Intolerant

• Charitable and respectful

• Indifferent

• Hostile

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What natural event was occurring when the narrator went to the lodge for a story?

• A thunderstorm

• A snowstorm

• A hurricane

• A heatwave

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who was trying to sleep but was disturbed by the heat?

• War Eagle

• OLD-man

• The Birch-Tree

• The Pine-Tree

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What did OLD-man ask the winds to do?

• Blow softer

• Stop blowing

• Blow harder

• Change direction

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Match the following trees with the ones OLD-man commanded to bend and break.

• Which trees are often associated with wetland areas?

• Fir-Tree, Pine-Tree, Spruce-Tree

• Which trees are known for their towering height?

• Birch-Tree, Oak-Tree, Maple-Tree

• Which trees are commonly found in coniferous forests?

• Cedar-Tree, Willow-Tree, Elm-Tree

• Which trees are known for their hardwood?

• Redwood-Tree, Cypress-Tree, Ash-Tree

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What did the Birch-Tree refuse to do despite the OLD-man's command?

• Bend

• Break

• Grow

• Fall

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How did the OLD-man try to make the Birch-Tree break?

• By cutting it down

• By blowing harder wind

• By setting it on fire

• By watering it

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The OLD-man used a (a)   to mark the Birch-Tree.

• A saw
• A hammer
• A hunting-knife
• A paintbrush

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What was the Birch-Tree's response to the OLD-man's threats?

• It agreed to break

• It refused to break

• It fell over

• It grew taller

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9