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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 is NOT named by Red as being part of "the crow version of a smile" (113)?

2. Red explains that they had decided to break the no-speaking rule because they had wanted to what?

3. Maeve names her daughter Amadora, a name which means "gift of love" (146) in what language?

4. What is a group of crows called, according to Bongo?

5. What is a group of hummingbirds called, according to Bongo?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reasons does Francesca cite for wanting to have Red chopped down?

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

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

5. How does Red characterize the very first wish that was ever made upon Red's branches?

6. What is the significance of the year 1848 in Red's life?

7. Discuss an instance when Applegate portrays immigrants as people with valuable qualities to contribute to society.

8. In what way does the theme of acceptance arise within Red's reaction to his coming demise?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the characterization arc of Stephen’s character throughout the novel Wishtree. Discuss whether Stephen is a round or flat character and whether Stephen is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 2

What messages does Applegate send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Applegate’s use of metaphor, simile, imagery, and other literary devices as a means to send particular thematic messages within the narrative of Wishtree.

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