Stand Tall Quiz

Why does Tree stand out?

• He is the oldest person in his school.

• He is the most promising athlete in his school.

• He is the tallest student in his school.

• He is the smartest student in his school.

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Which word BEST describes Grandpa's character?

• Wise

• Positive

• Judgmental

• Cheerful

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How does Tree's mother stay in touch with Tree and his brothers?

• Family meetings

• conference calls

• through her Web site

• Weekly dinners

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Based on Tree's appearance, people assume what?

• He is wealthy

• he is intelligent

• he is immature

• he is athletic

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Tree did well on his oral report because:

• his dad helped him

• he felt strongly about the topic

• he used video clips to make it better

• his teacher was in Vietnam

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By inviting Tree into her life, Sophie helps him realize

• there are more important things than basketball

• how lucky he is to have two responsible, caring parents

• how much he enjoys ballroom dancing

• that his brothers care about him in their own way

How do Tree and his brothers raise their spirits on Christmas Eve?

• they bake cookies

• they sing carols

• they steal a tree

• they have a snowball fight

What message does Bradley's near-death experience convey to Tree?

• his dog is the most dependable member of his family

• the power of love is stronger than medicine

• his family will always be there when he needs them

• he should never take life for granted

How does tree take control during the evacuation?

• he passes out food and blankets to people in the shelter

• he helps distract the crying children

• he rigs up a generator for people to watch the news

• he sets up a makeshift animal shelter in the school basement.

What event brings Tree and his brothers closer together?

• Christmas morning at their mother's house.

• repairing the flood damage in their home

• Tree's basketball award ceremony

• The Memorial Day parade