What was the main problem in the story?

The tree was going to be cut down by the man with an ax

Is our classroom too cold?

I feel nothing... I'm dead inside, maybe, no, yes

What is one thing from the selection that could never really happen?

The animals were able to talk to the sleeping man.

Which generalization is based on information in the selection?

where animals lives in the forest depends on the sunlight

Which generalization is based on information in this selection?

Trees are homes for many creatures in the rain forest.

The author probably wrote this selection to

describe what happens to rainforests when trees are cut down

Which was an important theme from the selection?

All living things depend on one another.

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The Great Kapok Tree

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1
Which generalization is based on information in the selection?
Rain forests are hot
Trees are difficult to grow
Many snakes are poisonous
Wild animals are dangerous
2
The setting of "The Great Kapok Tree" is in the ______.
Arctic
Desert
Rain Forest
Outer Space
3
We looked at the forest’s canopy.
treetops
scenery
paths
animals
4
What was the main problem in the story?
the animals were going to attack the man
the rain forest had too many animals
the man was lost in the woods
The tree was going to be cut down by the man with an ax
5
Which of these words is an ADJECTIVE?
pollen
canopy
wonderous
slither
6
Pollen makes me sneeze.
powder from a flower
grass from a meadow
leaves from a tree
feathers from a bird
7
This is a wondrous view.
pleasant
marvelous
surprising
peaceful
8
According to the selection, what was one reason the tree roots were important?
They held the soil in place.
They gave leaves their green color.
They were home to certain birds.
They kept the ground moist.
9
That horse is dappled.
clipped
ordinary
spotted
handsome
10
Is our classroom too cold?
I feel nothing... I'm dead inside
maybe
no
yes
11
The creature slithered away.
bolted
slipped
drifted
limped
12
What is one thing from the selection that could never really happen?
The animals were able to talk to the sleeping man.
man tried to chop down the Kapok tree.
A child from the Yanomamo tribe lived in the rain forest
The toucan flew down from the canopy
13
What is the most likely reason the man wanted to cut down the Kapok tree?
to capture the animals
to build a fire for warmth
to show how strong he was
to sell the wood for money
14
In the rain forest, bees were important because they
kept humans out of the forest.
were eaten by other animals.
pollinated trees and flowers.
made honey for farmers.
15
Which generalization is based on information in the selection?
where animals lives in the forest depends on the sunlight
In the rain forest does not matter if some are chopped down.
people who cut down rain forest trees want to hurt animals
The roots of a tree are an important food source for animals
16
Which generalization is based on information in this selection?
Kapok trees are only found in the Amazon rain forest.
People have cut down every tree in the rain forest.
Wild animals and children play together in the rain forest.
Trees are homes for many creatures in the rain forest.
17
The author probably wrote this selection to
describe different types of plants that grow in rain forests
explain how people use trees they chop down in a rainforest
explain the habits of animals that live in a rain forest.
describe what happens to rainforests when trees are cut down
18
The night air was fragrant.
scented
pleasant
chilly
damp
19
Count your fingers and toes... multiply that # by 5...then take that # subtract 1..divide by 11
11
4
9
Not sure, I'm missing fingers because I forgot my gloves!
20
Dangle your keys.
grasp
jingle
pitch
swing
21
Which was an important theme from the selection?
Kapok trees grow in the rain forest.
All living things depend on one another.
The sloth is a very slow-moving animal.
Trees provide shade from the hot sun.
22
Which of these words is an action VERB ?
wonderous
canopy
slither
pollen
23
Which of these words is NOUN?
canopy
pollen
wonderous
slither
24
Look at the map at the end of the selection... you can tell that most rain forests are located
only in South America.
only along the Pacific Ocean.
near the Equator
on every continent.

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