Narrator's Aspirations and Relationships

The transcript follows a conversation between two individuals, Sal and another person, as they work on a project involving trees. They discuss selecting trees to build a 'sky table,' a unique structure intended to provide a view over the trees. The conversation touches on personal reflections, family, and the desire to leave a mark on the world. The dialogue reveals the characters' motivations and aspirations, with an emphasis on innovation and personal legacy.

What is the initial task that the narrator and Sal are undertaking?

• Planting new trees

• Pulling trees from the sky

• Clearing a forest

• Building a house

What is the purpose of the trees that are being selected?

• To provide shade

• To be used for firewood

• To hold and reign over the rest

• To create a fence

What unique structure does the narrator wish to build?

• A sky table

• A treehouse

• A watchtower

• A wooden bridge

What is the narrator's ambition regarding the sky table?

• To sell it to the king

• To have the best view in New France

• To make it a tourist attraction

• To use it for farming

Who is Marie in relation to the narrator?

• His friend

• His sister

• His wife

• Not his wife

What does the narrator inquire about Sal's thoughts?

• His plans for the future

• His family

• His thoughts during work

• His favorite book

What does Sal often think about?

• His future

• His brother who passed away

• His work

• His travels

What does the narrator suggest about family and legacy?

• Legacy is unimportant

• Family is a burden

• Family pushes us to find new fields

• Legacy is only for the wealthy

What does the narrator request from Sal regarding Marie?

• To invite her to the site

• To ask her for advice

• To inform her about the project

• To keep the project a secret from her

What assurance does Sal give to the narrator?

• He will inform Marie

• He will leave the project

• He will keep the secret

• He will complete the task alone