Sample Response: He was a hero because he quietly made a decision to plant the seeds from the apples he was given because he recognized that people were going to move across the country. Though people did not recognize his contributions when he was alive, he was acting to make future lives better. He was able to give the world love by planting trees and growing apples.

What reasons did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

He was a kind man who quietly helped others.
He went unnoticed by others while he was alive.
His actions offered a gift to the world.

- He was a kind man who quietly helped others.

- He went unnoticed by others while he was alive.
- His actions offered a gift to the world.