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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Defne bring for her and Kostas to eat in "Picnic"?
(a) Wine, figs, and sandwiches.
(b) Wine, apples, and sandwiches.
(c) Wine, grapes, and sandwiches.
(d) Wine, peaches, and sandwiches.

2. How many flowers did the fig tree say that bees visited on one flight?
(a) 150.
(b) 400.
(c) About 250.
(d) Up to 300.

3. In "A Thousand Thorns," how long has Kostas' colleague David been based in Cyprus?
(a) 10 months.
(b) 14 months.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 9 months.

4. How long have trees been a solace for Kostas?
(a) Since he was 5.
(b) Since he was a boy.
(c) Since he was 12.
(d) Since he was in his teens.

5. What is the name of the woman who tells Defne that she has probably found Yusuf and Yiorgos?
(a) Katerina.
(b) Angeliki.
(c) Dimitra.
(d) Eleni.

6. In August 1976, how long had The Happy Fig been closed?
(a) 9 months.
(b) Almost 2 years.
(c) 14 months.
(d) A little over a year.

7. How many parrots did an actress bring over to Cyprus including Chico?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 14.
(d) 20.

8. When Defne went to The Happy Fig for an abortion, how long had it been since the doors of the tavern had been closed for customers?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) A week.

9. In "A Thousand Thorns," what is the name of Kostas room at the hotel where he stays?
(a) Golden Oak.
(b) Juniper.
(c) Alder.
(d) Eucalyptus.

10. What month is Ada born?
(a) March.
(b) December.
(c) January.
(d) February.

11. What type of tree does the fig think you should look for if you are feeling discouraged and defenseless?
(a) Sandalwood.
(b) Cedar.
(c) Birch or alder.
(d) Mediterranean cypress or flowering horse chestnut.

12. Wher does Kostas see Defne at a dig in "Remains of Love"?
(a) Standing under a tree.
(b) Perched on a tree limb.
(c) Sitting on a curb.
(d) Digging in the dirt.

13. How does Meryem tell Ada that she removed coffee stains on the table?
(a) Toothpaste.
(b) Baking soda.
(c) Vinegar and baking soda.
(d) Salt and water.

14. When was Captain Joseph Lane murdered by two EOKA gunmen?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1961.

15. In "Ways of Seeing," through what type of wrap does Kostas try to connect to Ada?
(a) Emo.
(b) Crunk.
(c) Trap.
(d) Cloud.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Dr. Norman's sister have a back alley abortion?

2. In "Ways of Seeing," what time did Ada call Kostas when he was in the field working to let him know Defne had died?

3. What does Ada remember that she broke when she was six?

4. When a bee tells the fig tree about being in the CMP Laboratory, how many forensic scientists were employed there?

5. Who adopted Defne's baby?

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