The Banana Tree (Comprehension)
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- Q1
What is the point of view of the story?
first person
second person
third person
30s - Q2
Where does this story take place?
a beach
a road
a church
a village
30s - Q3
What disaster is approaching in the story?
an earthquake
a flood
a hurricane
a typhoon
30s - Q4
What is bothering Gustus in the story?
he is worried about his banana tree
he is thinking about his cricket bat
he is frightened of the storm destroying the village
he is scared of his father finding out about his tree
30s - Q5
How would you describe Gustus in the story?
resourceful
daring
smart
feeble
30s - Q6
How would you describe Gustus' attempt to rescue the tree?
mocking
resourceful
feeble
futile
30s - Q7
Who (or what) is the “villain” in this story?
the hurricane
Mrs. Bass
the wind
Mr. Bass
30s - Q8
What does Judgement Day mean?
the end of the world
the day people will go to trial
the day Gustus' behavior will be judged
March 22nd, 1939
30s - Q9
Why is Gustus so close to his tree?
it was planted when he was born
it is an important part of his country
it was a present
it allows his family to have money
30s - Q10
What is an umbilical cord?
something that gives electricity to a machine
something that is part of an umbrella
something that connects two plants together
something that connects a mother and a son
30s - Q11
Why does Gustus not tell his father where he is going?
He thinks he will laugh at him
He is afraid he will tell him not to go
He wants him to stay safe
He doesn't need his help
30s - Q12
Why are shoes so important to Gustus?
He wants to help his father on the farm
He wants the kids at school to not make fun of him
He wants to show his brothers his father loves him
He wants to play cricket and go on school trips
30s - Q13
Which of the following is NOT an obstacle Gustus faces?
owls and crows
mud
flood
wind
30s - Q14
What happens to the tree at the end of the story?
it burns down
it drowns in the river
it survives
it is destroyed
30s - Q15
What does Mr. Bass learn at the end of the story?
He and his son don't value the same things.
Human life is the most important thing of all.
Trees are just as valuable as humans.
It is important to buy shoes for your children.
30s