Turning Trees into Tunes

Which sentence from the passage best supports the author's idea that building guitars is more than just a job for David Anton?

• With each new guitar he makes, David carries on his family's musical artistic tradition

• David spends two hundred and fifty hours or more, working evenings and weekends for many months to produce one handmade guitar

• David scours lumberyards and out of the way places in many cities to track down wood

• David ages his top woods five years or more before they can be used

Which statement is the best summary of the selection of "Turning Trees Into Tunes"?

• David Anton creates guitars that are sold for money to musicians

• David Anton uses aged woods to make guitars

• David Anton carries on his family's tradition of creating guitars

• David Anton builds guitars from reading books

Which sentence from the passage best supports the author's idea that music can be created from unexpected sources?

• A) The sound of the wind through the trees inspired a new melody.

• B) Musicians often use traditional instruments to create music.

• C) The composer spent years studying classical music.

• D) The song was played on a grand piano in a concert hall.

What is the main theme of the passage 'Turning Trees into Tunes'?

• A) The environmental impact of deforestation.

• B) The creative process of making music from natural elements.

• C) The history of musical instruments.

• D) The technical skills required to play the guitar.

Which word best describes the author's tone in the passage 'Turning Trees into Tunes'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Inspirational

• C) Humorous

• D) Critical

In the context of the passage, what does the phrase 'Turning Trees into Tunes' most likely mean?

• A) Using wood to make musical instruments.

• B) Composing music in a forest setting.

• C) Recording the sounds of nature.

• D) Writing songs about trees.

Which literary device is primarily used in the title 'Turning Trees into Tunes'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

What can be inferred about the author's perspective on nature and music from the passage?

• A) The author believes nature and music are unrelated.

• B) The author sees a deep connection between nature and music.

• C) The author thinks music is superior to nature.

• D) The author is indifferent to both nature and music.

Which sentence uses the word 'tune' correctly in the context of the passage?

• A) The mechanic had to tune the engine before the race.

• B) She hummed a cheerful tune as she walked through the forest.

• C) The chef decided to tune the recipe to perfection.

• D) He needed to tune his schedule to fit more activities.

What is the author's purpose in writing 'Turning Trees into Tunes'?

• A) To inform readers about the process of making musical instruments.

• B) To entertain readers with a fictional story about music.

• C) To persuade readers to learn a musical instrument.

• D) To describe the beauty of nature.