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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 64 - 120).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a reason the yew tree on the university campus is well-known?
(a) A poet in the English department won the world's richest prize for a single poem about it.
(b) It houses racoons.
(c) It is magical.
(d) It has the world's largest hawk living in it.

2. How long has it been since May's brother has been home?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 10 years.

3. Who does May ask to dinner with her early in Part I?
(a) Earl.
(b) Miranda.
(c) Henry.
(d) Sue.

4. What do many scientists believe trees can do?
(a) Befriend each other.
(b) Sneeze at each other.
(c) Siphon water from each other.
(d) Talk to each other.

5. What fall flower does May really dislike?
(a) Pumpkin flowers.
(b) Roses.
(c) Hyacinths.
(d) Mums.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people nickname the convenience store?

2. Which writer did May admire in Part I?

3. Who does May decide to visit first?

4. What has Lindy collected pieces for for years?

5. What is the subject of many of the sayings on the neighbors' things in their home?

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