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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens almost immediately after the thing that has to do with May goes viral?

2. When was the largest banyan in the USA planted?

3. What do Adam and Neera refer to as this stage of their relationship?

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

5. Why is it hard for May to sleep at Vanessa's?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is special about the weeping birth?

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

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

5. What did May's mother used to say about her birthday?

6. What does Mona say Lindy said about May?

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

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

9. What is Vanessa preparing for when May visits her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does May feel about her first visit to a friend, Lindy? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What are the "tree sheets" May gets from her father Earl, and what do they symbolize? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What does May admire about trees and plants? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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