WorksheetsThe Banana Tree
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
“It was as if trees crouched quietly in fear” (line 12) is an example of . . .
Imagery
Similey
Metaphor
Personification
“But the wind outside mocked viciously” (line101-102) is an example of . . .
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
“As Gustus turned to get up, a bullet drop of rain struck his temple” (Lines 168-169) is an example of . ..
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
“But a hard gust of wind slammed the wreck, pinning him like a motionless lizard” (lines 209-211) is an example of . . .
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
"in the hours the hurricane stayed, its presence made everybody older." (lines 1-2) is an example of...
Imagery
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
What are the conflicts of "The Banana Tree"
Character v. Character/Character v. Machine
Character v. Character/ Character v. self
Character v. Nature/Character v. self
Character v. Character/Character v. Nature
What is the climax of the story?
When Mr. Bass went out looking for Gustus
When Gustus was trying to save his tree
When Gustus left the school house
When the tree had been destroyed and Gustus was unconscious
What is the resolution of the story
Gustus and Mr. Bass fix their relationship
Gustus gets shoes
Mr. Bass finds Gustus
Gustus plays cricket
Which of the following is not an appropriate theme for the story?
Speak up for yourself
Money is the most important thing
Follow your dreams
Don't give up
Which of the following is a rising action for this story?
They are in Jamaica during a hurricane
Mr. Bass and Gustus talk about his shoes
Gustus gets a pair of shoes
Gustus leaves the school room to save his tree
Except for Gustus's, all the faces of the children turned up with subdued fear and looked at their father as he spoke."
The word "subdued" probably means...
Ecstatic
Angry
Sad
Funny
"Refuse from the kitchen made the plant flourish out of all proportion."
The word "refuse" probably means...
Unwilling
Trash
Dirt
Water
"Above the tormented trees a zinc sheet writhed, twisted, and somersaulted in the tempestuous flurry."
The word "tempestuous" probably means...
Aggressive
Useless
Rough
Stormy
"Realizing that his family, too, was overwhelmed by the surrounding calamity, Mr. Bass bustled over to them."
The word "calamity" probably means...
Disaster
Argument
Noise
Chaos
"But several attempts to replace the prop were futile. The force of the wind against his weight was too much for him."
The word "futile" probably means...
Hard
Useful
Easy
Useless
Which of the following is not a character trait for Mr. Bass?
Leader
Tall
Caring
Dishonest
What is the best character trait for Gustus based on the following quote?
"Gustus had supported his tree with eight props. He had watched it night and morning, and it had become very close to him."
Lazy
Brave
Caring
Afraid
What is the best character trait for Mr. Bass based on the following quote?
"Mr. Jetro Bass was sitting on a box, his broad back leaned on the blackboard against the wall. Mrs. Bass looked a midget beside him."
Large
Leader
Brave
Concerned
Which of the following is not a character trait for Gustus?
Brave
Caring
Insecure
Talkative
Why did they refer to the banana tree as Gustus' "naval string"?
Because Gustus had planted the tree himself.
Because Gustus needed the tree to help give him a good life.
Becasue was supposed to use the tree to support a family of his own.
Because the tree survived the hurricane and kept Gustus alive.
