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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. For what does Cosimo become most famous?

2. Biagio says Cosimo and Viola's relationship works best when?

3. How does the Austrian soldiers appear to Cosimo?

4. What does Cosimo do when he sees the group?

5. Why do the townspeople raise a bed in the trees for Cosimo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the dream Cosimo had in chapter twenty-nine.

2. How does Cosimo demonstrate his support for justice and fairness in chapter twenty-six?

3. What do the townspeople see and say about Viola and Cosimo?

4. What kind of stories does Biagio tell at the beginning of chapter twenty and who has he spoken with about his brother?

5. When does Cosimo arrive in Olivabassa and what does he become there?

6. What happens to the story of the Cavalier's death?

7. Who does Cosimo meet after his dream?

8. What happens to Cosimo's father in chapter sixteen?

9. Where does Cosimo get his first glimpse of the widow that his dog has been visiting and what is she doing when he sees her?

10. What does Biagio say about Viola and Cosimo's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cosimo's intentions are pure and so he attributes pure intentions to the people around him.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think someone could live in modern America with Cosimo's level of innocence and optimism about people? Why or why not?

3. Do you think living and see the world as Cosimo does makes him a happier person than most? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Both Viola and Cosimo are idealists, but with such fundamentally disparate ideals they can never be compatible unless one of them is willing to open themselves to adopting the other's point of view.

1. Who do you think would have an easier time changing, Viola or Cosimo? Why?

2. Do you think it is wise for someone to give up beliefs in order to be with someone? Why or why not?

3. Do you think either Viola or Cosimo is the most right in their last arguments? Why?

Essay Topic 3

When Cosimo meets the boys who steal fruit in the orchards around town, they first try to trap him, then invite him to join and finally, the reader is given a sense that he will become as a king to them.

1. Why do you think Cosimo is proving to be better in the trees after a couple of days then the boys, who have stolen fruit for years? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. Do you think Cosimo sees nothing wrong with stealing fruit? Why or why not?

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