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The Trees Under the Protection of the Gods
Worksheet · Grades 2–4
Comprehension Questions
- Which trees did Jupiter, Venus and Apollo choose?
- What did Minerva notice about the trees?
- Why did the gods choose trees with no fruit?
- Which tree did Minerva choose, and why?
- What did Jupiter say to Minerva at the end?
Vocabulary
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter next to the word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. frowned | A. able to make good choices |
| 2. honor | B. great praise that people give you |
| 3. sake | C. pulled a face that shows you are not pleased |
| 4. glory | D. the reason for doing something |
| 5. wise | E. great respect from others |
Writing Task
Minerva chose a tree that was useful. Write about something plain that is useful to you. Start with: "It does not look grand, but..."
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