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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. How long does the fig tree think it will be buried?

2. In "Lovers," how old is Kostas?

3. In "Stranger," what does Ada have for breakfast?

4. In "Heatwave," when does the heat begin to build up?

5. What color are Meryem's suitcases?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the fig tree miss buried in the ground?

2. In "A Girl Name Island," what storm is approaching?

3. What story does Ada remember that her mother told her about soldiers during World War II?

4. What does Defne wear when she sneaks out to see Kostas in "Lovers"?

5. What happened that summer when Archbishop Makarios was overthrown?

6. Why does Meryem visit Kostas and Ada?

7. What is Kostas' career, and what does he do?

8. What storm is Storm Hera supposed to surpass?

9. In "Night," what does Ada remember doing in history class?

10. What is the name of the partition that cuts through Cyprus and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The fig tree often commented on the pendulums of optimism and pessimism she had seen during her life. Why does the fig tree believe there are cycles of optimism and pessimism in humans?

Essay Topic 2

The Happy Fig is a popular tavern. How is the tavern a place where different groups of people can socialize together? How does it touch people’s lives?

Essay Topic 3

Through Defne, Shafak reveals that love is either superficial or deep. What different types of love are there in The Island of Missing Trees? What do these relationships communicate about love and its many facets?

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