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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. Red states that what element "has a way of focusing your attention" (80)?
2. What color is the key that accompanies the journal that was given to Maeve by one of her patients?
3. Plan Number Two drawn up by Bongo and Red requires help from whom?
4. What is Flash's full name?
5. What item of Stephen's does Bongo steal from Stephen's backpack in an effort to bring Samar and Stephen together?
Short Essay Questions
1. How the does the theme of altruism appear within the scene when Red comes to terms with his possible imminent demise?
2. Discuss an instance when Applegate portrays immigrants as people with valuable qualities to contribute to society.
3. What is Bongo and Red's first plan to help Samar find a friend?
4. In what way does the theme of acceptance arise within Red's reaction to his coming demise?
5. Discuss an example when Applegate uses foreshadowing to build suspense in the reader.
6. What is the significance of the year 1848 in Red's life?
7. What benefits of trees does Applegate point out within the narrative of Wishtree?
8. How does Applegate go about demonstrating that not everyone in town in Islamophobic?
9. What finally acts as the impetus for Samar and Stephen's first real conversation?
10. Who ultimately gets Samar's wish untied from Red's branch and how is the task performed?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss how and why Applegate instills three different humanist messages into the narrative of Wishtree.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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