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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is NOT among the acts of Islamophobic hate crimes committed against Samar and her family, according to Red?
2. About how old is Samar, according to Red?
3. What criticism does Bongo make about Red's personality?
4. What does the narrator say about the level of difficulty involved when talking to trees?
5. Red turns how old in Chapter 11?
Short Essay Questions
1. For what reason does Red call Samar a "visitor" (27)?
2. What kinds of illustrations are included in the first seven chapters of the novel and for what purpose?
3. What negative effects does it have upon a tree to carve into it, according to Red?
4. Red explains that hollows in trees occur for all sorts of reasons. Name five.
5. How does Red surmise that the carving by the lanky boy is "meant to hurt" (43)?
6. What connections does Red make between the two species of humans and trees?
7. Discuss one major conflict present within your reading of the novel Wishtree so far.
8. What activities does Red wonder about experiencing and why?
9. How is the theme of tranquility included within Red's introduction of Samar to the reader?
10. Which character moves forward most of the action in the novel Wishtree and how?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What messages does Applegate send about hope within the narrative of Wishtree and what themes are employed in order to send these messages to the reader?
Essay Topic 2
Trace the characterization arc of Stephen’s character throughout the novel Wishtree. Discuss whether Stephen is a round or flat character and whether Stephen is a static or dynamic character.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Applegate’s use of metaphor, simile, imagery, and other literary devices as a means to send particular thematic messages within the narrative of Wishtree.
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