Stand Tall
Why was Leo in rehab at the VA hospital?
He had his leg amputated
What body part did his grandpa lose?
His leg
What was Tree's first struggle in the book?
His parents getting a divorce
How tall is Tree?
six foot three and a half at twelve years old
What was the name of Tree's mom's dog?
Conan
What did Tree's dad do for a living?
He managed a sporting goods store.
What did Tree do to help with his basketball skills?
Took Dance lessons
How does Tree communicate with his mom when she's not around?
Through her website
How many brothers did Tree have and what are their names?
2 brothers, Curtis and Larry
What is the name of Tree's dog?
Bradley
Tree finds out that both his and Sophie's parents are __________________
Divorced
Who is the girl Tree became friends with after offering her a place to sit at his table?
Sophie
Where did Tree get his nickname from?
A boy in his class (Jeremy).
What heroic deed did Tree perform during the flood?
Sheltered pets and animals in the middle school basement.
What brought Bradley back to life when he was going to be put to sleep?
The vet's annoying cat
What did Grandpa do that raised a wild applause from the crowd at the parade?
Took off his prosthetic leg and raised it up for the crowd to see
What event brings Tree's family together again?
The town suffered from a flood and Tree's house was damaged. They stayed at their mothers house while they fixed up their house.
What did Amber and Sarah put on Sophie's locker?
bags of trash
What does Tree do to help his grandpa at home after his surgery?
He makes him a food delivery system
How does Tree help to give hope to the people at the parade at the end of the story?
Tree helps keep the candle lit on stage by blocking the wind
Why did Tree start crying over a basket of laundry?
When his mother finally left, she left a load of laundry in the dryer and when Tree took it upstairs he broke down crying.
Grandpa compared the flood to the war by calling it "The Great _____________" Explain what he meant by this
The great equalizer. During the vietnam war, all men and women were on equal footing. It didn't matter how much money you had, how good of an athlete you were, now everyone was equal with a shared goal.
Who is the protagonist in the story?
Tree
What did Tree do for his brothers before they went back to college?
He cleaned up their trophies that were damaged from the flood
What is Tree's real name?
Sam