Baobab Tree Quiz

What is the baobab tree’s primary purpose for the elephant in the passage?

• Shelter

• A source of water

• A nesting site

• A source of fruit

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why do the branches of the baobab appear like gnarled roots for most of the year?

• The tree is planted upside down.

• The tree does not grow leaves except for two short periods.

• The bark expands and contracts with the seasons.

• The tree is twisted by strong winds.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What makes the baobab’s trunk unique compared to most other trees?

• It regenerates its bark.

• It stores water and can be hollow inside.

• It grows up to 100 feet tall.

• It has upside-down roots.

Which animal is specifically mentioned as nesting in the baobab tree?

• Elephants

• White-backed vultures

• Lions

• Giraffes

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What materials can people make from the baobab’s fibrous bark?

• Medicines and food

• Paper, rope, cloth, and roofing

• Shelters and stables

• Chambers for prisons

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is the baobab referred to as the “Tree of Life”?

• Its leaves are shaped like roots.

• It provides water, food, and shelter to animals and people.

• It can grow up to 2,000 years old.

• It is mentioned in African legends.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

How does the baobab tree adapt to survive dry conditions?

• By growing taller than other trees

• By storing water in its trunk and roots

• By shedding its bark

• By producing more fruit

What is one reason the baobab can endure being stripped of its bark?

• Its bark grows back over time.

• The tree stores extra bark underground.

• The bark is not essential for its survival.

• The tree grows leaves to replace the bark.

What is the lifespan of some baobab trees, according to the passage?

• Over 200 years

• Over 1,000 years

• Over 2,000 years

• Over 5,000 years

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How do the people of Africa use the baobab fruit?

• As a medicine

• As a citrus-like refreshment

• To make paper

• To feed animals