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The Banana Tree

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
Meagan Paulson
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Back
a Jamaican village during a hurricane
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does Gustus go out into the hurricane?
Back
He wants to make sure his banana tree doesn't blow down.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which line is an example of personification?
Back
It was as if trees crouched quietly in fear.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What might make you repress a laugh?
Back
You need to be quiet.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the resolution of the story?
Back
Gustus tells his father that he wants his own shoes.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
"Dialect"
Back
The way people in a particular region speak.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In “The Banana Tree,” what attitude do Mr. and Mrs. Bass have toward the storm?
Back
They know the storm is dangerous, but they are confident they will be safe.
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