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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which reporter made May's travel plans viral?
(a) Abby Mara.
(b) Fabian Wilis.
(c) Blaine Dingersoll.
(d) Helen Hardry.

2. When does Neera write a letter to May?
(a) November.
(b) July.
(c) March.
(d) August.

3. What flowers does May send Lindy after her visit?
(a) Roses.
(b) Geraniums.
(c) Daffodils.
(d) Petunias.

4. What does Hester not like?
(a) The blanket.
(b) The front hall.
(c) The big tree.
(d) The back hall.

5. What do Blake and May plant together in Part IV?
(a) Petunias.
(b) Impatiens.
(c) Rose of sharons.
(d) Camelias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is possible to grow as a houseplant?

2. What does May say is in her suitcase in order to identify it?

3. What trees does may see in New York City that are being poisoned?

4. Why is Neera splitting from her husband?

5. Where does Earl want to go instead of El Puerto for a meal?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does May's story gain national traction?

2. What does May notice about Vanessa's relationship with her mother?

3. What tree survived the Oklahoma City bombing, and what does it represent to May?

4. What happens on the beginning of May's trip to London?

5. What does the word "shelter" mostly mean to May?

6. What does May think about Rose's apartment?

7. What does May notice about the trees on campus?

8. Why does Leo love petunias?

9. What is Neera going through that is hard?

10. What does Neera refer to as her arrangement with Adam?

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