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What initial expectation did the hikers have as they approached the tree in the distance?
What initial expectation did the hikers have as they approached the tree in the distance?
- That it would offer them edible fruit. (correct)
- That it was a landmark indicating they were near their destination.
- That it would provide a good source of firewood.
- That it would be a species of tree they had never seen before.
How did the hikers initially react upon discovering that the tree bore no fruit?
How did the hikers initially react upon discovering that the tree bore no fruit?
- They recognized that it may still offer other benefits.
- They immediately sought an alternative source of food.
- They expressed disappointment, with one calling it useless. (correct)
- They were grateful for the shade it provided.
What environmental change led the hikers to seek shelter under the oak tree?
What environmental change led the hikers to seek shelter under the oak tree?
- A sudden drop in temperature.
- The threat of a nearby wildfire.
- The onset of rain. (correct)
- The appearance of dangerous animals.
In what ways did the oak tree prove beneficial to the hikers during the rain?
In what ways did the oak tree prove beneficial to the hikers during the rain?
What immediate need did the campfire address for the hikers during the night?
What immediate need did the campfire address for the hikers during the night?
How did the hikers prepare for sleep under the oak tree?
How did the hikers prepare for sleep under the oak tree?
Considering the hikers’ initial expectations and their ultimate experience, what is the central theme of the story?
Considering the hikers’ initial expectations and their ultimate experience, what is the central theme of the story?
Which of the following best describes the shift in the hikers' perception of the oak tree?
Which of the following best describes the shift in the hikers' perception of the oak tree?
What does the oak tree symbolize in the context of the story's moral?
What does the oak tree symbolize in the context of the story's moral?
How did the interaction between the hikers and the oak tree change their immediate goal?
How did the interaction between the hikers and the oak tree change their immediate goal?
Which element of the setting most directly contributes to the hikers needing the oak tree?
Which element of the setting most directly contributes to the hikers needing the oak tree?
How does the story use the hikers' hunger to emphasize its main point?
How does the story use the hikers' hunger to emphasize its main point?
What can be inferred about the hikers’ personalities based on their initial reactions to the tree?
What can be inferred about the hikers’ personalities based on their initial reactions to the tree?
How does the progression from daytime to nighttime contribute to the development of the story's theme?
How does the progression from daytime to nighttime contribute to the development of the story's theme?
What role does the element of surprise play in conveying the story's central message?
What role does the element of surprise play in conveying the story's central message?
Why is the specific species of tree, being an oak rather than an apple or pear, important to the story's message?
Why is the specific species of tree, being an oak rather than an apple or pear, important to the story's message?
How does the story suggest that our perception of 'usefulness' can be limited?
How does the story suggest that our perception of 'usefulness' can be limited?
What is a potential real-world parallel to the hikers' experience with the oak tree?
What is a potential real-world parallel to the hikers' experience with the oak tree?
In the context of the story, what does relying on initial expectations versus adapting to reality lead to?
In the context of the story, what does relying on initial expectations versus adapting to reality lead to?
What does the creation of a fire and bed under the tree represent in the story?
What does the creation of a fire and bed under the tree represent in the story?
Flashcards
The unexpected gift
The unexpected gift
Initial expectations can differ greatly from the actual benefits or gifts we receive.
Hiker's initial desire
Hiker's initial desire
The hikers initially hoped for fruit but instead found shelter, warmth, and comfort.
Uses of the oak tree
Uses of the oak tree
The oak tree provided shelter from the rain, materials for a fire, and leaves for a bed.
True value
True value
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Value of necessity
Value of necessity
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Study Notes
- Two hikers are walking in dry, brown hills on a hot day.
- The hikers are tired and hungry from walking all day.
- One hiker hopes the tree in the distance is an apple tree with big, crunchy, red apples.
- The other hiker believes it's a pear tree and wants a sweet, juicy, yellow pear.
- Upon reaching the tree, they find no fruit at all.
- One hiker calls it a useless oak tree.
- The sky turns grey, and it begins to rain.
- The hikers take shelter under the oak tree, which acts like a big umbrella.
- They remain dry under the tree as it rains.
- The hikers wait under the oak tree until night.
- One hiker is cold and suggests making a fire.
- They gather old branches under the oak tree to build a campfire.
- The hikers warm themselves by the fire.
- One hiker suggests sleeping there for the night.
- They make a bed out of soft, green oak leaves.
- The hikers snuggle into the leaves and fall asleep.
- Despite the rain and wind, they remain comfortable, warm, and dry under the oak tree.
- The moral of the story is that the best gifts aren't always what we initially expect.
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