The Great Spruce Quiz

Who is the author of 'The Great Spruce'?

• Alec Baldwin

• John Duvall

• Felix Otto

• Rebecca Gibbon

What did Alec's grandpa do with the little spruce tree?

• Cut it down

• Decorated it with lights

• Transplanted it to a sunny spot

• Gave it to the city

Why did Alec's parents agree to let the city take the Great Spruce?

• They wanted to plant a new tree

• They wanted to sell it

• They thought it was an honor

• They didn't like the tree

How did Alec stop the men from cutting down the tree?

• He hid in the tree

• He screamed for them to stop

• He called the police

• He offered them money

What did the community do to help move the Great Spruce?

• They cut it down

• They wrapped it in burlap and rope

• They built a new treehouse

• They planted flowers around it

How was the Great Spruce transported to the city?

• By helicopter

• By train

• By tugboat and sleigh

• By truck

What did Alec give to a young girl in the city?

• A book about trees

• A branch of the tree

• A cone with seeds

• A Christmas ornament

What is the significance of the author's note?

• It tells a story about Alec's grandpa

• It explains the history of the book

• It discusses the tradition of Christmas trees

• It provides a recipe for hot chocolate

What change did Rockefeller Center make in the 1930s regarding Christmas trees?

• They stopped using trees

• They decorated trees with electric lights

• They started using artificial trees

• They used living trees for a few years

According to the author, why should trees be preserved?

• They are a source of food

• They are expensive to replace

• They provide habitats and beauty

• They are difficult to cut down