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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 an example of a crepuscular creature, according to Red?

2. Which character does Red at first send to untie Samar's wish?

3. What sound does Bongo finally make that succeeds in waking up Stephen?

4. What adjective does Red use to describe Francesca's facial expression as she marches across the street to talk to the police?

5. While skunks are named after things that smell good, what are opossums named after?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss an example when Applegate uses foreshadowing to build suspense in the reader.

2. How does Applegate go about demonstrating that not everyone in town in Islamophobic?

3. How does Francesca's delivery of her announcement about Red differ from previous times when she has threatened to have Red cut down?

4. What name did Maeve give to the child she found in Red's hollow and why?

5. What benefits of trees does Applegate point out within the narrative of Wishtree?

6. How does Red describe the "crow version of a smile" (113)?

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

8. What is Bongo and Red's first plan to help Samar find a friend?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Determine Applegate’s message within the novel Wishtree regarding the idea of personal responsibility.

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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