Woodcutter's Gift

What was the MAIN problem in the story?

• The townspeople did not get along with one another.

• They needed to carry large pieces to the woodcutter's home.

• A thunderstorm knocked down the giant mesquite tree in the town square.

• There was a giant mesquite tree growing out of control in the town square.

Who did the townspeople ask to help solve the problem?

• The mayor

• The woodcutter

• The gardener

• The house painter

Why did the woodcutter lock his shed every night?

• He was hiding a secret.

• He did not want anyone to take his artwork.

• He was afraid someone would take his tools.

• He did not want anyone to see what he was creating.

What did the woodcutter make with the wood from the mesquite tree?

• Furniture

• Firewood

• Life-sized wooden people

• Life- sized wooden animals.

Why did the town have a big party in the square?

• They celebrated the 4th of July.

• They celebrated the woodcutter's birthday.

• They celebrated a new holiday.

• They celebrated the woodcutter's life-sized animals made from wood.

How did the town solve their problem?

• They asked the woodcutter to help.

• They asked the house painter to help.

• They asked the gardener to help.

• They asked the storekeeper to help.

Which VOCABULARY word means...

kindly and tenderly

• curious

• rarely

• gently

Which VOCABULARY word means...

does not happen often

• rarely

• supply

• proudly

Which VOCABULARY word means...

very large

• distance

• enormous

• curious

What did the painter suggest they do with the mesquite tree?

• Chop it into firewood

• Leave it in the square

• He didn't say anything

• He said to have Tomas take care of it