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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Red announces to the reader in Chapter 7 that they are "not just a tree," (23) what else do they say they are?
(a) A jungle gym.
(b) A home.
(c) An enigma.
(d) A puzzle.

2. The narrator states that while trees can tell stories, they are not very good at what other action?
(a) Crying.
(b) Expressing empathy.
(c) Telling jokes.
(d) Expressing sympathy.

3. In what month do Samar and her family move into a house located near Red?
(a) April.
(b) January.
(c) February.
(d) June.

4. What act does the narrator call the most human of all human actions?
(a) Talking.
(b) Glaring.
(c) Plotting.
(d) Listening.

5. Who wishes Samar a good morning when Stephen fails to do so?
(a) Samar's mother.
(b) Red.
(c) Samar's father.
(d) Bongo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Red declares to the reader that Samar's first wish is the first wish anyone has undertaken in how long?

2. Red says that Samar has served as a reminder that there is grace in what?

3. Bongo says that birds like her do NOT care about which element of life?

4. Red says that Samar has served as a reminder that there is beauty in what?

5. What criticism does Bongo make about Red's personality?

(see the answer key)

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