A Split Cherry Tree
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What is the main theme of the short story 'A Split Cherry Tree'?

  • The clash between traditional rural values and modern education (correct)
  • The pursuit of happiness and success in a small town
  • The symbolism of cherry trees in rural American culture
  • The challenges of interracial relationships in the 20th century

    • What does the broken cherry tree symbolize in the story?

  • The challenges of communication between generations
  • The clash between the student's rural upbringing and the demands of modern education (correct)
  • The importance of preserving rural traditions
  • The fragility of nature in a changing world

    • What is the significance of the teacher's request for payment for the broken cherry tree?

  • It represents the teacher's attempt to impart a lesson about responsibility and consequences (correct)
  • It reflects the teacher's greed and insensitivity towards the student's circumstances
  • It signifies the teacher's belief in the importance of valuing nature
  • It symbolizes the teacher's lack of understanding of rural life

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