"The Apple Tree"
the tree is a particular variety of apple of which he is very fond.
In "The Apple Tree," the friend from England tells Father that - the tree is a particular variety of apple of which he is very fond. - he's never seen an apple tree like this before. - this kind of tree normally grows only in England. - he will be surprised by the type of fruit the tree bears.
The tree is really exceptional and worthy of special attention.
In "The Apple Tree," the friend says this type of apple tree is rare. What conclusion does Father then draw? - The tree is really exceptional and worthy of special attention. - The tree must be sent to a nursery to be properly cared for. - He shouldn't have bought an orchard since he doesn't even know a rare apple tree when he sees one. - Given the value of the tree, he should have paid a higher price for the orchard.
forbidden tree
In "The Apple Tree," the narrator refers to this particular apple tree as the
The flesh is pink
The apples that Father slices open in "The Apple Tree" are unusual because
They pretend to enjoy the taste
When the children finally taste the apple, how do they react to its taste?ppooOokk
He acts as if he is very knowledgeable about apples.
Which of the following best describes Father's behavior in "The Apple Tree" as he picks, cuts open, and examines the first apples from the tree? - He selfishly keeps the surprises of the apples to himself. - He acts as if he is very knowledgeable about apples. - He reveals his expertise about the bouquet of apples. - He is nervous and chatters about the apples as he slices them.
He wants to appear to be knowledgeable about his own property.
Why does Father act as if he knows what kind of tree his friend has noticed? - He wants to show off in front of his friend. - He wants to appear to be knowledgeable about his own property. - He really does know what kind of tree it is; his children just don't realize it. - He just wants his friend to stop going on and on about it.
