Adapted from the Apple Tree

1. Which lines support the theme of the poem? RL8.2

• "When an apple tree's in blossom it is glorious to see, / But that's just a hint, at springtime, of the better things to be;

• "Architects of splendid vision long have labored on the earth, / And have raised their dreams in marble and we've marveled at their worth,"

• "But I'm sure there's nothing finer for the eye of man to meet / Than an apple tree that's ready for the world to come and eat."

• "There's the promise of the apples, red and gleaming in the sun, / Like the medals worn by mortals as the rewards for labors done;"

2. What line supports the analysis that the speaker adores apple trees? RL8.1

• "There isn't any structure in the land that's got it beat."

• "But that's just a hint, at springtime, of the better things to be;"

• "The distant edge of summer; just a forecast of the treat"

• "And have raised their dreams in marble and we've marveled at their worth;"

3. What does forecast mean in line 11? L8.4

• delay

• estimate

• desire

• curiosity

4. How do lines 13-18 support the theme of beauty in the poem? RL8.2

• by declaring that tall, exquisite buildings and gorgeous apples are costly

• by describing how architects use marble in their designs

• by comparing amazing architectural designs with an apple tree's attractiveness

• by praising architects who design attractive buildings

5. What can be inferred from lines 19-24? RL 8.1

• The speaker wins awards for beautiful apples.

• The speaker lacks interest in viewing or eating apples.

• Apple trees grow in various shapes and sizes.

• Apple trees produce beautiful apples for people to enjoy.