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- 1. Multiple Choice
“It was as if trees crouched quietly in fear” (line 12) is an example of . . .
Imagery
Similey
Metaphor
Personification
- 2. Multiple Choice
“But the wind outside mocked viciously” (line101-102) is an example of . . .
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
- 3. Multiple Choice
“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
- 4. Multiple Choice
“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
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is one of the conflicts in "The Banana Tree"?
Character vs. Machine
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
- 6. Multiple Choice
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
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the resolution of the story
Gustus and Mr. Bass fix their relationship
Gustus gets shoes
Mr. Bass finds Gustus
Gustus plays cricket
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate message for this story?
Speak up for yourself so other people know how you feel.
Money is the most important thing so get it at all costs.
Follow your dreams, even if you have difficulties getting there.
Don't give up because you will get to where you need to be.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a rising action event 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.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a character trait for Mr. Bass?
Leader
Tall
Caring
Dishonest
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the best character trait for Gustus based on the following text evidence?
"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
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the best character trait for Mr. Bass based on the following text evidence?
"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 or tall
Leader
Brave
Concerned
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a character trait for Gustus?
Brave
Caring
Insecure
Talkative
- 14. Multiple Choice
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.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What effect does the hurricane on Gustus?
He is overcome with grief that the hurricane is set to destroy him and the tree.
He wants to persevere, but is faint at heart and returns to the community center.
There is no effect on him at all by the hurricane and remains steadfast in his goal to get to the banana tree.
Although he wants to get to the tree and is very determined, he has a moment of regret when the storm is at it's strongest, but that quickly turns to perseverance in order to save his banana tree.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What mood is conveyed by the author in the following excerpt:
"And again, everything went back to that quiet, that unnatural quiet."
determination
cheerfulness
eeriness
sorrowfulness
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