Cold Sassy Tree

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

• Foreshadowing

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

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How does the author use setting to enhance the narrative in Cold Sassy Tree?

• The setting provides a backdrop for the characters' internal conflicts.

• The setting is used to introduce new characters.

• The setting is irrelevant to the narrative.

• The setting is used to describe the future.

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What role does gossip play in the community of Cold Sassy Tree?

• Gossip is a minor element with little impact.

• Gossip drives the plot and affects character relationships.

• Gossip is used to provide comic relief.

• Gossip is only mentioned in passing.

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Which character in Cold Sassy Tree is known for their rebellious nature?

• Will Tweedy

• Grandpa Blakeslee

• Miss Love Simpson

• Mary Willis

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What is the significance of the title 'Cold Sassy Tree'?

• It refers to a literal tree in the town.

• It symbolizes the town's resistance to change.

• It is a metaphor for the main character's growth.

• It is a reference to a local legend.

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How does the author use humor in Cold Sassy Tree?

• To lighten the mood and provide contrast to serious themes.

• To mock the characters and their situations.

• To confuse the reader with complex jokes.

• To focus solely on slapstick comedy.

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