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1. 1.

   Which two references in the first paragraph make it sound as if the tree was sentenced to death?

2. 2.

   Describe the tree that was felled.

3. 3.

   How was the tree felled?

4. 4.

   How do you know that the tree protested its fate before giving in?

5. 5.

   The two executioners stalk along over the knolls

   1. Rewrite this line in your own words.
   2. Now, point out the words used in this line to convey a feeling of danger in this ordinary scene.
6. 6.

   The shivers are seen to grow greater with each cut than before:

   1. Where are 'the shivers' seen?
   2. Why do they grow greater?
   3. A person or animal usually shivers when they feel cold or frightened. Can we associated any feeling  with 'the shivers' in this context?