The Wisdom of the Willow"

What did people say about the willow tree in Willow Creek?

• It was the tallest tree in the town.

• It was enchanted and whispered secrets.

• It was planted by the mayor.

• It was the only tree in the town.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Who is Mr. Thompson in the story?

• The town's mayor.

• A local farmer.

• The town's historian.

• A school teacher.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What subject was the narrator reading about under the willow tree?

• Science and technology.

• Legends and myths.

• Mathematics.

• Geography.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What did Mr. Thompson say about legends and myths?

• They are boring and outdated.

• They often hold great wisdom and teach us important lessons.

• They are only for children.

• They are not worth reading.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What did the willow tree symbolize according to Mr. Thompson?

• Wealth and prosperity.

• Power and strength.

• Hope and resilience.

• Beauty and grace.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What was Eliza known for in the early days of Willow Creek?

• Her bravery and strength

• Her kindness and love of nature

• Her intelligence and wisdom

• Her wealth and power

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What problem did the people of Willow Creek face one summer?

• A terrible storm

• A severe drought

• An invasion of insects

• A forest fire

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What did Eliza propose to find in order to save the town?

• A hidden treasure

• A magical tree

• A hidden spring

• A secret cave

How did the elders initially react to Eliza's idea about the hidden spring?

• They were excited

• They were skeptical

• They were angry

• They were indifferent

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What did Eliza find after days of searching in the forest?

• A hidden village

• A lush and green grove with bubbling water

• A group of wild animals

• A mysterious cave