WorksheetsThe Great Kapok Tree Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the meaning of the word 'canopy' as used in 'The Great Kapok Tree'?
A type of bed
A covering formed by the leafy upper branches of trees
A type of animal
A type of fruit
Which word best describes the mood of the rainforest in 'The Great Kapok Tree'?
Serene
Chaotic
Lively
Desolate
In 'The Great Kapok Tree', what does the word 'slumber' mean?
To eat
To sleep
To run
To dance
What is the main theme of 'The Great Kapok Tree'?
The importance of family
The beauty of the ocean
The need to protect the rainforest
The joy of cooking
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'kapok' as used in the book?
Cotton
Silk
Wool
Feather
What does the word 'emerge' mean in the context of 'The Great Kapok Tree'?
To hide
To come out
To disappear
To fall
In 'The Great Kapok Tree', which animal is NOT mentioned?
Jaguar
Monkey
Elephant
Toucan
What literary device is used in the phrase 'the forest was a symphony of sounds'?
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Personification
Which character in 'The Great Kapok Tree' tries to persuade the man to stop cutting the tree?
The Jaguar
The Child
The Sloth
The Snake
What does the word 'dappled' mean as used in 'The Great Kapok Tree'?
Spotted with light and shade
Completely dark
Brightly lit
Covered in water
What is the significance of the kapok tree in the story?
It is a source of food
It is a home for many creatures
It is used for building houses
It is a symbol of wealth
Which of the following best describes the setting of 'The Great Kapok Tree'?
A desert
A rainforest
A city park
A mountain range
What does the word 'lumber' mean in the context of 'The Great Kapok Tree'?
To move slowly and heavily
To cut down trees
To build a house
To sing loudly
In 'The Great Kapok Tree', what lesson does the man learn by the end of the story?
The importance of hard work
The value of money
The need to protect nature
The joy of adventure
What does the word 'sustain' mean as used in 'The Great Kapok Tree'?
To support
To destroy
To ignore
To create
