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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. On the first day of what month every year do people come to visit Red?
(a) February.
(b) January.
(c) June.
(d) May.
2. About how old is Samar, according to Red?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.
3. Red states that the more frequently someone listens, the more often they take what action?
(a) Hear.
(b) Grow.
(c) Trust.
(d) Learn.
4. What adjective does Red use to describe the people who observe Wishing Day by attaching objects to Red's branches?
(a) Desirous.
(b) Bashful.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Secretive.
5. The narrator states that while trees can tell stories, they are not very good at what other action?
(a) Telling jokes.
(b) Expressing empathy.
(c) Crying.
(d) Expressing sympathy.
Short Answer Questions
1. At what tine of the morning does Samar first tie a wish to one of Red's branches?
2. What criticism does Red make about Bongo's personality?
3. What is the one rule that Red states the entire natural world holds in common?
4. What term does Red use to describe Samar?
5. Bongo says that birds like her do NOT care about which element of life?
Short Essay Questions
1. For what reason does Applegate spend so much time discussing the naming of the species?
2. How do Red and Bongo act as character foils for one another?
3. How is the theme of tranquility included within Red's introduction of Samar to the reader?
4. For what reason does Red call Samar a "visitor" (27)?
5. Discuss an instance when Applegate uses a simile to send a message about time.
6. What connections does Red make between the two species of humans and trees?
7. How does Red surmise that the carving by the lanky boy is "meant to hurt" (43)?
8. What examples does Red provide when claiming that "There's a lot of give-and-take in nature" (25)?
9. What is ironic about the expression on the lanky boy's face as he defaces Red's trunk?
10. What aspect of Red's provision of shelter is unprecedented the year that is depicted in the narrative?
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