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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. The narrator states that "most trees are" what "at heart" (3)?
2. What tool does the lanky boy use in order to carve into Red's trunk?
3. What is NOT among the acts of Islamophobic hate crimes committed against Samar and her family, according to Red?
4. The narrator states that while trees can tell stories, they are not very good at what other action?
5. Bongo lands on which of Red's branches in order to closely inspect the injury to Red's trunk?
Short Essay Questions
1. At what three sights does Samar often gaze as she sits beneath Red's boughs?
2. What activities does Red wonder about experiencing and why?
3. What aspect of Red's provision of shelter is unprecedented the year that is depicted in the narrative?
4. Discuss the significance of Wishtree's dedication and epigraph.
5. What connections does Red make between the two species of humans and trees?
6. Discuss one major conflict present within your reading of the novel Wishtree so far.
7. Discuss an instance when Applegate uses a simile to send a message about time.
8. In what parts of the world do people observe a tradition involving a wishing tree?
9. For what reason does Red call Samar a "visitor" (27)?
10. What negative effects does it have upon a tree to carve into it, according to Red?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What messages does Applegate send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach?
Essay Topic 2
How is the theme of communication portrayed in Wishtree? Examine Applegate's treatment of and messages regarding communication throughout the book.
Essay Topic 3
What is the function of Bongo's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Applegate in depicting Bongo and include in your discussion the reasons that Applegate portrays the character of Bongo in these particular ways.
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