Exploring Cold Sassy Tree: Chapters 1-7

What are some of the character traits of Will Tweedy in the early chapters of Cold Sassy Tree?

• Lazy, uninterested, and dull

• Curious, mischievous, and observant

• Adventurous, outgoing, and extroverted

• Shy, introverted, and serious

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Describe the setting of Cold Sassy, Georgia as depicted in the first seven chapters of the book.

• A fictional world with magical creatures and supernatural powers

• A small, rural town in the early 1900s with a close-knit community and traditional Southern values

• A bustling city in the 21st century with modern technology and fast-paced lifestyle

• A futuristic society with advanced technology and space exploration

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Summarize the main events that occur in the plot of Cold Sassy Tree in chapters 1-7.

• The main events in chapters 1-7 of Cold Sassy Tree include a treasure hunt, a spaceship landing, and a time travel adventure.

• The main events in chapters 1-7 of Cold Sassy Tree include a tornado, a flood, and a fire.

• The main events in chapters 1-7 of Cold Sassy Tree include a wedding, a birthday party, and a family reunion.

• The main events in chapters 1-7 of Cold Sassy Tree include the death of Enoch Rucker Blakeslee, the remarriage of his widow to Will Tweedy's grandfather, and the scandal and gossip that ensues in the small town of Cold Sassy.

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What are some of the themes that are evident in the early chapters of Cold Sassy Tree?

• Adventure, mystery, horror, and fantasy

• Love, loss, tradition, and change

• Comedy, romance, action, and thriller

• War, politics, science, and technology

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify and explain one literary device used in the text of Cold Sassy Tree.

• Foreshadowing

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

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How does Will Tweedy's relationship with his family evolve in the first seven chapters of the book?

• His relationship becomes more hostile and confrontational

• His relationship evolves from occasional conflicts to a more understanding and mature perspective.

• His relationship becomes more distant and strained

• His relationship stays the same with no changes

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Discuss the significance of the time period in which Cold Sassy Tree is set, and how it impacts the story.

• The characters are not influenced by the historical context

• The time period has no impact on the story

• It provides historical context, social norms, and cultural dynamics that influence the characters and their actions.

• The social norms and cultural dynamics are irrelevant to the story

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What role does the town of Cold Sassy play in shaping the events of the novel?

• The town of Cold Sassy is actually a character in the novel

• It has no impact on the events of the novel

• It serves as the setting for the novel and influences the characters' actions and decisions.

• It is a minor detail that is not relevant to the story

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How does the author use dialogue to develop the characters in the early chapters of Cold Sassy Tree?

• Dialogue is used to reveal the personalities, relationships, and conflicts of the characters.

• Dialogue is used to provide historical context and background information.

• Dialogue is used to introduce new characters and their backstories.

• Dialogue is used to describe the setting and scenery in great detail.

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In what ways does the author create a sense of nostalgia and longing in the text of Cold Sassy Tree?

• Detailed descriptions of modern technology

• Use of futuristic language and imagery

• Characters' excitement for the future

• Vivid descriptions of the past, nostalgic language and imagery, and characters' yearning for the past

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