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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 kind of animal is the character named RosePetal?
2. Which birds are said to be the only ones to use tools, according to Red?
3. After Red speaks to Samar and Stephen, they expect that Bongo will take what action?
4. What gift does Bongo give to Samar?
5. What is the first action Samar takes after she sees the word carved into Red's trunk?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way does the theme of acceptance arise within Red's reaction to his coming demise?
2. Why does the first plan to help Samar find a friend fail?
3. What does the reader learn about Maeve in Chapter 31?
4. Which character is asked by Red to untie Samar's wish from Red's branch and why?
5. What reasons does Francesca cite for wanting to have Red chopped down?
6. In what way did the majority of people react to Maeve's named wish?
7. In what way does the ticking clock motif emerge within the narrative of wishtree?
8. How does Red characterize the very first wish that was ever made upon Red's branches?
9. What is Bongo and Red's first plan to help Samar find a friend?
10. Discuss an example when Applegate uses foreshadowing to build suspense in the reader.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the interplay between the resolution of Wishtree and one of the novel's main messages. How does Applegate make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Examine the role of Maeve within the narrative of Wishtree. How does Applegate use Maeve’s role to highlight themes and messages included within the overall narrative?
Essay Topic 3
How is the topic of the sanctity of life treated within Wishtree and how does its treatment relate to the novel's depicted messages?
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