Mama Miti Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya Vocabulary

What is the meaning of "thayu nyumba," and why is it repeated throughout the story?

• "Peace, my people" -- it is repeated because repetition is used in all biographies.

• "Strong tree" -- it is repeated because Wangari wants everyone to grow trees that last a long time.

• "Wise tree" -- it is repeated because Wangari wants people to gain wisdom from planting mubiru muiru trees.

• "Peace, my people" -- it is repeated because Wangari believes that peace with nature can lead to a peaceful country.

What is the central point that the author tried to convey about Wangari Maathai through the story Mama Miti?

• that Wangari changed her country and its people for the better

• that Wangari knew many things about trees

• that Wangari listened to ancient stories

• that Wangari was visited by many women over the years

What do the words "Mama Miti" mean? They mean "Mother of __________."

How does the illustration on page 141 help the reader understand that years have gone by since the woman from the south accepted mukinduri seedlings from Wangari?

• The sky is orange in the illustration on page 141, but it was blue on page 140.

• The woman and her daughters are wearing different clothing on page 141 than they were on page 140.

• A seedling from page 140 has grown into a full-sized tree on page 141, and the daughters appear taller.

• The woman and her daughters are in a different village on page 141 than they were on page 140.

With which statement about Mama Miti would the author most likely agree?

• Many people did not like her.

• She was very wise.

• She did not like nature

• She only knew two type of trees.

Which sentence best helps the reader understand that Mama Miti made a difference throughout the world?

• Kenya was strong once more, strong and peaceful.

• Wangari changed a country, tree by tree.

• And now she is teaching the rest of the world.

• Peace, my people

Based on paragraph 15‚ what can the reader tell about Wangari?

• She was becoming famous within the women in Kenya.

• She was not liked by many women in Kenya.

• She didn’t like being bothered.

• She only liked mukinduri trees.

What does the term 'Mama Miti' signify in the context of Wangari Maathai's work?

• A) Mother of Trees

• B) Mother of Peace

• C) Mother of Wisdom

• D) Mother of Kenya

Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'thayu nyumba' in the story?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Repetition

• D) Alliteration

What is the main theme of the story 'Mama Miti'?

• A) The importance of education

• B) The power of community and nature

• C) The significance of wealth

• D) The role of government