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Understanding 'Wish Tree' Themes and Characters

Understanding 'Wish Tree' Themes and Characters

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video covers chapters 9 to 13 of 'Wish Tree' by Katherine Applegate. It begins with Samar's wish for a friend, followed by the tree's reflections on its long life and the challenges it has faced. The tree observes Samar and Stephen's morning routine, and later, a boy carves into the tree's trunk. Bongo, the crow, reacts to the carving and discusses the upcoming wishing day.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the author of the book 'Wish Tree'?

Rick Riordan

Suzanne Collins

J.K. Rowling

Katherine Applegate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Samar wish for?

A pet

A new house

A friend

A bicycle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the tree describe its life experiences?

Mostly bad

Mostly good

Equally good and bad

Neither good nor bad

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the tree say about its age?

It feels ancient

It feels old

It doesn't care

It feels young

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the boy use to carve into the tree?

A pen

A knife

A chisel

A screwdriver

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the tree feel about being carved into?

It doesn't mind

It feels honored

It feels indifferent

It minds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the tree compare its bark to?

A shield

A wall

A canvas

A blanket

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