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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Shadow of a Tree.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Van and Davy believe there is a creator of the universe?
(a) Because they were devout Christians.
(b) Because there was so much order and beauty.
(c) Because the universe is so large.
(d) Because the Bible says so.

2. What part of Davy first caught Van's attention?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her eyes.
(c) Her smile.
(d) Her walk.

3. Where did a man expose himself to Davy?
(a) On Yale campus.
(b) In a park.
(c) At her house.
(d) On a train.

4. Where did Van and Davy live while the Grey Goose was being built?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Virginia.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) New York.

5. What did Davy let go of during her first flight?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) A letter.
(c) Her hat.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Van and Davy do the day before Pearl Harbor was bombed?

2. Why did Davy and Van take boating lessons?

3. What boat did Van and Davy buy in Miami after the War?

4. What does Van say was his first aesthetic experience?

5. Why did Davy and Van decide to get a sailboat?

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