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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. Who does May sometimes compare herself to in her travels?
(a) Marsha from Lady Helingsby.
(b) Penelope from The Odyssey.
(c) Fleming from All's Faire.
(d) Elizabeth from Pride and Prejudice.

2. Where does Neera live?
(a) Atlanta suburbs.
(b) London.
(c) Seattle suburbs.
(d) Barcelona.

3. What is a fortnight?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 months.

4. What word does May not like to see as a start to thank-you notes?
(a) Dear.
(b) Just.
(c) Hello.
(d) Women.

5. What is one thing May does not like about petunias?
(a) The bees hate them.
(b) They are poisonous.
(c) They are sticky.
(d) They are too bright.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Leo like petunias?

2. What killed the tree in May's parents' backyard?

3. What is Sara's favorite color?

4. What are lemon trees notorius for?

5. What flowers does May send Lindy after her visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Neera going through that is hard?

2. Why does Blake think the trees on campus are behaving strangely?

3. How does Leo try to connect with May when she is away visiting?

4. Why does Leo love petunias?

5. What is one thing that makes May uncomfortable at night in Vanessa's?

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

7. What does May see in New York City happening to the honey locusts?

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

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

10. Who does Leo's correspondence inspire May to connect with in the same way?

(see the answer keys)

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