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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41-51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the tree narrating the novel reveals that their name is Red, what kind of tree do they reveal themselves to be?
(a) An elm.
(b) An oak.
(c) A spruce.
(d) A willow.

2. Maeve names her daughter Amadora, a name which means "gift of love" (146) in what language?
(a) Portuguese.
(b) Italian.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Latin.

3. What action does Red take when Bongo finally laughs at one of her lame jokes?
(a) She feels relieved.
(b) She starts to tremble all over.
(c) She starts to devise a plan.
(d) She starts to worry.

4. Who refuses to believe Samar and Stephen when they say that Red had spoken?
(a) Francesca.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Max.
(d) Sandy.

5. What does the narrator say about the level of difficulty involved when talking to trees?
(a) It takes a special voice.
(b) It is hard.
(c) It takes time.
(d) It is easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to cause Stephen to run home after he and Samar hear Red speak aloud?

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

3. Red explains that they had decided to break the no-speaking rule because they had wanted to what?

4. The narrator states that the sycamore tree down the street regularly indulges in what habit?

5. What kind of person does Francesca call when she wants to have Red chopped down?

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