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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eventually happens to the tree after it was covered in glue?
(a) it becomes very heavy
(b) it dies
(c) it became a national monument
(d) it turns purple

2. Where does Cosimo carve his dog's name?
(a) on the roof of his father's house
(b) on his sword shealth
(c) on Viola's garden wall
(d) on his favorite tree

3. How far does Cosimo discover the trees go?
(a) close to the town
(b) at least four neighbors down
(c) beyond even Ombrossa
(d) mostly around his house and Viola's

4. How do the Spaniards appear to Cosimo?
(a) disheartened
(b) dirty and poor
(c) finely dressed, somber, and civilized
(d) rough and uneducated

5. Why do the men from town ask Cosimo to come down?
(a) to take him home
(b) so he can be punished for stealing fruit
(c) so he won't be attacked by the fruit boys
(d) so they can collect a reward

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cosimo drink and bathe?

2. Who talks with Cosimo as an interpreter?

3. Who does the Baron confide in and seek advice from?

4. What bothers Cosimo most about fig trees?

5. What does the Cavalier do for the Baron?

(see the answer key)

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