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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the handle of the tool used by the lanky boy when he carves into Red's trunk?

2. What is NOT a sound that Bongo can mimic?

3. What term does Red use to describe Samar?

4. What adjective does Bongo use to describe the people who observe Wishing Day by attaching objects to Red's branches?

5. What harmful act do woodpeckers perform in relation to Red?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Red and Bongo act as character foils for one another?

2. Discuss one major conflict present within your reading of the novel Wishtree so far.

3. In what way is the sound motif an important element of Chapter 10?

4. For what reason does Applegate spend so much time discussing the naming of the species?

5. How does Applegate go about introducing scientific facts in a way that will interest young readers?

6. Which character moves forward most of the action in the novel Wishtree and how?

7. How is the theme of tranquility included within Red's introduction of Samar to the reader?

8. What negative effects does it have upon a tree to carve into it, according to Red?

9. What is ironic about the expression on the lanky boy's face as he defaces Red's trunk?

10. What connections does Red make between the two species of humans and trees?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Wishtree and analyze Applegate’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how and why Applegate instills three different humanist messages into the narrative of Wishtree.

Essay Topic 3

What message does Applegate send within the pages of Wishtree concerning the link between fear and persecution?

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