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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 Davy and Van take boating lessons?
(a) The lessons were free.
(b) They wanted to be in a boat race.
(c) They wanted to live at sea.
(d) They wanted to build a boat.

2. Aside from Shakespeare, what other poet does Van admire?
(a) Butler.
(b) Keats.
(c) Shelly.
(d) Yates.

3. How did Van honor his love for Davy during their first summer together?
(a) With poems.
(b) With songs.
(c) With letters.
(d) With paintings.

4. What does Van say made him realize the feelings of pain and longing while in Kensington?
(a) Watching the sun set.
(b) Watching the sun rise.
(c) Seeing the tides change.
(d) Looking at the night sky.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Laddie?

2. How did Van and Davy come up with their code before marriage?

3. Whose death did Van learn about while he is stationed in Hawaii?

4. What season was it when Davy and Van finally announced their marriage?

5. How long did Van stay in Kensington?

(see the answer key)

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