The Giving Tree Quiz

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    Which of these games do the tree and the boy play together?

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    • Hopscotch
    • Ring around the rosie
    • Hide and go seek
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This quiz explores themes and events in 'The Giving Tree,' a classic children's book by Shel Silverstein, focusing on interactions between the tree and the boy.

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  • 2. 

    It says "and the tree was often alone." After a while the boy comes back, now an adult, and he asks for money. What does the tree give him?

    • Her leaves.

    • Her apples.

    • Her trunk.

    • Her branches.

    Correct Answer
    A. Her apples.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Her apples." The question states that the boy, who is now an adult, asks for money from the tree. Since the tree is personified and has been depicted as caring and giving throughout the story, it is logical to assume that the tree would give the boy apples as a form of help or support. This aligns with the tree's previous actions of providing shade, shelter, and fruit to the boy.

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  • 3. 

    Once again the boy stays away for a long time. What does he ask for when he comes back this time?

    • A dog.

    • A house.

    • A wife.

    • A place to rest.

    Correct Answer
    A. A house.
    Explanation
    The boy asks for a house when he comes back this time. This implies that he wants a permanent place to stay and call his own. A house provides stability and security, which the boy may have been lacking in his previous experiences of staying away for a long time. It suggests that he desires a sense of belonging and a place to call home.

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  • 4. 

    Who was the author of the book? 

    • Quentin Blake

    • Roald dahl

    • Shel Silverstein

    • Dr. Seuss

    Correct Answer
    A. Shel Silverstein
    Explanation
    Shel Silverstein was the author of the book mentioned in the question.

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    And suddenly the story turns sad. The boy grew older. Another heart is carved into her trunk. What does this one say?

    • M.E. + Y.L.

    • Me + yl

    • Tree + yl

    • TREE + YL

    Correct Answer
    A. M.E. + Y.L.
    Explanation
    The answer "M.E. + Y.L." is the correct choice because it represents the initials of two individuals, M.E. and Y.L. These initials are carved into the tree trunk, indicating a romantic connection between the boy and the girl. The progression from "me + yl" to "tree + yl" to "TREE + YL" suggests the deepening of their relationship and the significance it holds for them.

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  • 6. 

    In the end the tree is sad.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement "In the end the tree is sad" is a subjective statement and does not provide any factual information. It is not possible to determine the emotional state of a tree as trees do not have feelings or emotions. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 7. 

    The little boy carves a heart into the trees trunk. What does it say?

    • ME + TREE

    • T.E. + ME

    • M.E. + T.

    • Tree + Boy

    Correct Answer
    A. M.E. + T.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "M.E. + T." This answer suggests that the little boy carves the initials "M.E." and "T." into the tree trunk. The plus sign indicates a connection or relationship between the boy and the tree, possibly symbolizing their bond or friendship.

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    The little boy gathers her leaves and makes ____________ out of them to play "king of the forrest."

    • Robes

    • Jewels

    • Necklaces

    • Crowns

    Correct Answer
    A. Jewels
    Explanation
    The little boy gathers leaves and makes jewels out of them to play "king of the forest." This suggests that the boy is using his imagination to pretend that the leaves are valuable gems. He may be placing the leaves on himself or his friends as if they were wearing jewelry. This creative play allows the boy to engage in imaginative and pretend play, enhancing his cognitive and social development.

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    The boy came back as an older man. He tells the tree that he is "too old and sad to play." He tells the tree that he wants a boat to take him far away/ What does the tree give him? Her _______________. (What is the missing word?)

    Correct Answer
    trunk.
    Explanation
    The boy asks the tree for a boat to take him far away because he is too old and sad to play. The tree, understanding the boy's desire to leave, gives him her trunk. The trunk can be interpreted as a representation of the tree's support and stability, which can provide comfort and solace to the boy as he embarks on his journey.

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  • 10. 

    Who was the nicer friend? The boy or the tree?

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