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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Trunk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was the fig tree when Kostas took a cutting that he brought to England?
(a) 96.
(b) 108.
(c) 87.
(d) 73.

2. On page 159, what type of cake did Yiorgos have for his birthday?
(a) Tiramisu.
(b) Red velvet.
(c) Eclair cake with chocolate ganache.
(d) Cherry-and-chocolate gateau.

3. What type of dog does Kostas' uncle and his wife have?
(a) Golden retriever.
(b) Collie.
(c) German shepherd.
(d) Cocker spaniel.

4. What does Kostas see when he is reading and stares into the garden in "Heatwave"?
(a) Salamanders.
(b) Fruit bats.
(c) Sparrows.
(d) Lizards.

5. How did the fig tree get to England?
(a) Black leather suitcase.
(b) Backpack.
(c) Brown leather suitcase.
(d) Burlap bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. When were fig trees in Cyprus affected by a virus that killed them slowly?

2. In "Shelter," who does Defne say she ran into the other night after seeing Kostas?

3. In "A Girl Named Island," how long has it been since Ada's mother died?

4. What does Meryem remember that the goat which she and Defne had loved to eat?

5. How old was Kostas when his father died?

(see the answer key)

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