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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. When Dr. Norman agreed to help Defne, when was there another plane he could take?

2. In "Proverbs," where is Kostas invited to present a paper?

3. What type of tree does the fig think you should look for if you are feeling discouraged and defenseless?

4. In the "Remains of Love," where is David flying at the end of the month?

5. How many species of birds are there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in Chile under Pinochet?

2. When Ada is a baby, why does Defne ask Kostas not to tell her about the past?

3. In "Remains of Love," what does Defne show Kostas that they found and what does she say regarding how they found it?

4. When does Defne go back to work after Ada is born, and what does she do?

5. What does Meryem decide is wrong with Ada, and what does she think should be done about it?

6. How does Kostas arrive in Northern Cyprus in the early 2000s, and how does he feel?

7. Why is the work that Defne and her team are doing a race against time?

8. Where did Chico, the parrot at The Happy Fig come from?

9. How does Kostas try to ensure the fig tree will survive?

10. In "Picnic," where do Defne and Kostas go together and what do they do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kostas’ parents died from cancer. Where did Kostas’ father work? How did his work lead to his death and later Panagiota’s death?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does Shafak use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

Essay Topic 3

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in a novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in The Island of Missing Trees?

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