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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. What is a group of crows called, according to Bongo?
(a) A grove.
(b) A passel.
(c) A murder.
(d) A flock.

2. After Red speaks to Samar and Stephen, they expect that Bongo will take what action?
(a) Yell.
(b) Leave.
(c) Sigh.
(d) Laugh.

3. From what country did Maeve originally hail?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Norway.

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

5. Red declares to Samar and Stephen that he has over 200 years of what to share?
(a) Culture.
(b) Sanctuary.
(c) History.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Maeve's family members were still living by the time she arrived in Red's neighborhood?

2. The two police officers Sandy and Max are described as having taken what action one week prior to Red's desecration?

3. By what time of day do the police arrive in Chapter 15 on the day when the lanky boy carves into Red's trunk?

4. What action does Red take when Bongo finally laughs at one of her lame jokes?

5. In what kind of voice does Stephen thank Red for speaking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What finally acts as the impetus for Samar and Stephen's first real conversation?

2. How do the themes of deception and compassion intertwine in Chapter 25?

3. How the does the theme of altruism appear within the scene when Red comes to terms with his possible imminent demise?

4. Discuss an example when Applegate uses foreshadowing to build suspense in the reader.

5. Who was Squibbles?

6. What name did Maeve give to the child she found in Red's hollow and why?

7. In what way did the majority of people react to Maeve's named wish?

8. Which character is asked by Red to untie Samar's wish from Red's branch and why?

9. In what way does the ticking clock motif emerge within the narrative of wishtree?

10. Compare and contrast the ways in which Bongo and Red feel about a plan to help Samar.

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