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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states that trees talk only to humans who exhibit which trait?
(a) Trustworthiness.
(b) Openness.
(c) Altruism.
(d) Silence.

2. What tool does the lanky boy use in order to carve into Red's trunk?
(a) A knife.
(b) A screwdriver.
(c) An axe.
(d) A bottle opener.

3. What color is the handle of the tool used by the lanky boy when he carves into Red's trunk?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Red.
(c) Orange.
(d) Blue.

4. Red recalls acting as a host to a family of what kinds of creatures?
(a) Butterflies.
(b) Porcupines.
(c) Frogs.
(d) Otters.

5. About how old is Samar, according to Red?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

6. Bongo loves to listen to a band down the street practice what kind of music?
(a) Rock.
(b) Country.
(c) Classical.
(d) Jazz.

7. The people who visit Red on the first day of a particular month every year are there to attach objects symbolizing their what?
(a) Hopes.
(b) Sorrows.
(c) Tribulations.
(d) Trials.

8. The narrator states that "most trees are" what "at heart" (3)?
(a) Introverts.
(b) Kind.
(c) Stately.
(d) Selfless.

9. What adjective does Red use to describe the people who observe Wishing Day by attaching objects to Red's branches?
(a) Secretive.
(b) Bashful.
(c) Desirous.
(d) Hopeful.

10. At the end of Chapter 11, Red declares that "it is a great gift indeed to" (40) take what action?
(a) Be able to speak.
(b) Forgive.
(c) Reach for your dreams.
(d) Love who you are.

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

12. At what tine of the morning does Samar first tie a wish to one of Red's branches?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

13. What criticism does Bongo make about Red's personality?
(a) Too greedy.
(b) Too pessimistic.
(c) Too selfish.
(d) Too optimistic.

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

15. What is the one rule that Red states the entire natural world holds in common?
(a) No gossiping.
(b) No harming another creature.
(c) No jealousy.
(d) No talking to people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a phrase Bongo can say aloud?

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

3. What kind of tree that lives in Los Angeles insists on being called Karma?

4. How does Red describe their gender?

5. What is the current name of Bongo's cousin, though it is his 17th name to date?

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