Excerpt from Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace

Wangari's mother asked her to feel:

• the warmth of the sun

• the texture of the soil

• the coolness of the breeze

• the roughness of the bark

Wangari promised never to cut down the tree because:

• she loved nature.

• it was a sacred tree.

• it provided shade.

• it was a source of food.

Wangari's mother gave her something from a low branch.

• A fruit

• A leaf

• A flower

• A twig

Wangari wanted to become a _______ as she neared graduation.

• doctor

• biologist

• engineer

• lawyer

How did Wangari's friends react when she told them she wanted to become a biologist?

• They said not many women become scientist

• They were indifferent and didn't care.

• They were skeptical and laughed at her.

• They were angry and discouraged her.

What did Wangari notice when she visited her village?

• The village had grown larger.

• The village was the same as before.

• The village had become more modern.

• The village had fewer trees.

Wangari felt the need to plant trees because:

• she wanted to improve the environment.

• she was interested in agriculture.

• she wanted to start a business.

• she was following a family tradition.

What was the result of Wangari's tree planting efforts?

• Increased deforestation

• Improved air quality and village children were fed fruit

• Decreased biodiversity

• Increased pollution

Fill in the blank: Wangari said, 'We might not change the big world but we can change the _______ of the forest.'

• landscape

• trees

• climate

• animals

The Green Belt Movement achieved:

• Environmental conservation and women's empowerment

• Industrial development

• Technological innovation

• Military expansion