The Great Spruce Listening Comprehension

What tree did Alec love to climb most of all?

• the fruit tree

• the mighty oak tree

• the great spruce

• an acorn tree

Who helped transplant the tree that Alec loved to climb?

• his grandma

• his dad

• his grandpa

• his uncle

What did Alec do to the tree each winter?

• cut it down

• pick a new place to move it

• decorate it for the holidays

• add birds to it

What Alec collect from the tree?

• spruce cones

• pinecones

• branches

• animals

Identify the figure of speech: 'When they were done, their tree shone like a Christmas tree lighthouse.'

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

What did the curious men want to do with the great spruce?

• They wanted to take the great spruce for the Christmas celebration in the city.

• They wanted to take the great spruce for a trim.

• They wanted to take the great spruce to the National Tree Museum.

• They wanted to cut the tree down and use it to build a house.

How did Alec's parents feel about the tree being used for the Christmas celebration?

• They felt like it was be a great honor.

• They were nervous and upset.

• They were shocked and upset.

• They were excited and hungry.

How do you think Alec felt about his special tree being removed?

• honored

• happy

• anxious

• excited

What did Alec suggest they do with the tree instead of chopping it down?

• He suggested they leave the tree alone and not move it at all.

• He suggested they cut the tree in half and only move part of the tree.

• He suggested they borrow the tree instead.

• He suggested they find another free.

What did the city send to help move the tree?

• a wagon

• a tugboat with a large crane

• a cruise ship

• a row boat