The Tree Lady (RIR)

What was the main reason that Kate loved trees so much?

• They made great firewood

• green was her favorite color

• she thought of them as her friends

• they kept the bus away from her

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Why was it special that Kate graduated from University of California?

• that is where most tree scientists went

• she was the first woman to graduate with a science degree

• she had a full scholarship

• her father went there too

Why was Kate disappointed when she arrived in San Diego?

• the lack of trees

• it was too far from home

• she didn't know anyone else

• her favorite trees wouldn't grow there

What TWO ways did Kate find information on trees?

• the internet

• she traveled to find trees that would work

• she wrote letters

What major event was coming to San Diego?

• The World Tree Festivals

• Panama-California Exposition

• the circus

Why did people doubt Kate and her work at first?

• some of her ideas were clearly outdated

• she was rude to them

• they didn't think the city could support so many trees

• all of the above

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Why did people doubt Kate and her work at first?

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Why is Kate Sessions considered the "Mother of Balboa Park"?

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Give an example of information you were you able to gain from the illustrations of the book.

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In the book The Tree Lady, Kate Sessions changes the look and feel of San Diego. Use the concept of Cause and Effect to explain why she did this and what the end result was.

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