8- a small unshaven area of a man's upper lip

small unshaven area of a man's upper lip

A type of toothbrush used for cleaning mustaches.

A mustache style associated with the 1920s fashion

to become infected or to worsen over time

12-Why the banana tree is so important to Gustus?

because he wants to sell bananas for shoes.

because he wants to sell the tree.

15- The climax of the story is

Gutsus fails to save the fruit on the banana tree.

17- What is the resolution of the story?

The father realizes that it is his fault that his boy ran out into the hurricane.

The boy saves the banana tree from falling down.

The townspeople learn how to take care of themselves during a tragedy.

18-Which lines form the story show the intensity of the hurricane?

But the wind outside mocked viciously. It screamed. It whistled. It smashed everywhere up.

Muffled cries, and the sound of blowing noses, now mixed with the singing.

With trembling fingers he tied up the remnants of his shirt.

20-Read the following paragraph: "Mr. Bass forced a reassuring smile. His toothbrush mustache moved about a little as he said, "The storm's bad, chil'run. Really bad. But it'll blow off." Which of the following phrases or sentences from the paragraph is an example of DIALECT?

His toothbrush mustache moved about a little

Mr. Bass forced a reassuring smile.

Which of the following sentences uses personification?

The gardener lovingly added the manure to his crops believing he was making happy flowers.

Her blue eyes were as bright as the Sun, blue as the sky, but soft as silk.

Which of the answers below is the definition of metaphor?

A comparison of two things that are basically not alike but have some qualities in common.

An expression that compares two unlike things using the words like or as.

Using rich sensory details to help readers imagine a scene.

Language that uses words and phrases in an imaginative way to express ideas that are not literally true.

In “The Banana Tree,” how does Mr. Bass most likely feel after he hears Gustus’s explanation for returning home?

He feels guilty that he did not give his son shoes.

He feels proud that his son was so brave.

He feels angry that his son disobeyed him.

He feels annoyed that his son acted foolishly.

Which of these lines use dialect?

"That's a miracle . . . That's a miracle."

The climax of the story is when _______.

Gustus fails to save the fruit on the banana tree.

Gustus crosses the flooded river.

Mr. Bass finds out Gustus has left the schoolroom.

Which of these is dialect?

"I ain't got none' dem pigsies."

"These are not the pigs you're looking for."

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1-Why does Gustus go out into the hurricane?

He wants to make sure his banana tree doesn’t blow down.

He wants his father to stop singing.

He wants to show his father that the storm isn’t so bad.

His family is overwhelmed by the storm.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2-In the rising action, you learn that the setting is

a beach with a large banana tree.

a Jamaican village during a hurricane

a flooded road in a Jamaican village

a church where everyone is singing.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3-what is venture?

A noise

An undertaking with an uncertain outcome

An adventure

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4- Define Mock

a sudden cry

treat rude

treat with contempt

None of the above

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5-Which line is an example of personification?

“It was as if trees crouched quietly in fear.”

“Everybody knew the hour of disaster was near.”

“He felt like a man at sea.”

“Families were huddled together on the floor.”

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

6-Judgement day is

the best day ever

the end of the world

day to celebrate

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

7-What is the main conflict in the story?

The villagers are trying to escape the flood.

Gustus is trying to find his lost shoes.

Mr. Bass wants to find Gustus before the storm worsens.

Gustus wants to save the banana tree from the hurricane.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

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The Banana Tree

1-Why does Gustus go out into the hurricane?

2-In the rising action, you learn that the setting is

3-what is venture?

4- Define Mock

5-Which line is an example of personification?

6-Judgement day is

7-What is the main conflict in the story?

8- a small unshaven area of a man's upper lip

9- vex means

10- An English sport similar to baseball

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