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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Maeve arrive in Red's neighborhood?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1848.
(c) 1862.
(d) 1832.

2. Red accuses humans of being "not very" (21) what?
(a) Selfless.
(b) Observant.
(c) Bright.
(d) Caring.

3. What two items is Stephen carrying when he comes outside to join Samar beneath Red's branches?
(a) A blanket and Samar's wish.
(b) A flashlight and Samar's wish.
(c) A flashlight and a blanket.
(d) A cup of hot cocoa and Samar's wish.

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

5. The journal given to Maeve by one of her grateful patients is made of what material?
(a) Aluminum.
(b) Rubber.
(c) Linen.
(d) Leather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT named by Red as being part of "the crow version of a smile" (113)?

2. What action does Bongo regularly take when she is thinking about a difficult problem?

3. Red states that they always let everyone know that taking what action against one's neighbors will not be tolerated?

4. What is NOT a problem Francesca mentions in relation to Red's existence?

5. According to Red, who had summoned the police to examine Red after the lanky boy had carved up Red's trunk?

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