The Tree of Man - Symbolism Quiz

What does the Australian bush symbolize in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices Modern civilization Religion or spirituality Isolation and loneliness Wealth and prosperity

What do Stan and Amy symbolize in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices The struggle for power The decay of society The pursuit of knowledge Life in a mythic way beyond their individuality

What does the storm help Stan understand in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices Humans are specks in the cosmos The power of determination Life is fleeting Nature is unpredictable

What does Thelma's desire to lead a cultured life in Sydney symbolize in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices A longing for freedom A streak of coldness and sterility A search for adventure A quest for knowledge

What does Stan's experience of the storm reveal about human nature in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices Humans are masters of their fate Humans contain God within and are specks in the cosmos Humans are inherently evil Humans are destined for greatness

What does the powerful lightning symbolize in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices The end of innocence The wrath of nature The arrival of change The power to open souls

What does Stan experience during a storm in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices A sense of anger A feeling of joy An overwhelming fear An appropriate humility

What does the city of Sydney symbolize in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices The essence of community A hub of cultural richness A place of spiritual vacuum A beacon of hope and prosperity

What does Stan witness during the storm in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices A devastating fire Powerful lightning A fierce tornado Heavy rainfall

How are Stan and Amy often referred to in The Tree of Man?

Question Answer Choices The couple The man and the woman The settlers The pioneers