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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Maeve arrive in Red's neighborhood?
(a) 1862.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1848.

2. At what time of day did a young woman leave her infant daughter in one of Red's hollows?
(a) At midnight.
(b) At dusk.
(c) Before dawn.
(d) At noon.

3. How do Bongo and Red choose the helper who will assist with Plan Number Two?
(a) They decide who is the fastest.
(b) They flip a coin.
(c) They hold a contest.
(d) They see who emerges first.

4. What adjective does Red use to describe Francesca's facial expression as she marches across the street to talk to the police?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Determined.
(d) Grim.

5. On what date did a young woman leave her baby in one of Red's hollows?
(a) June 16th.
(b) May 30th.
(c) May 1st.
(d) June 1st.

6. A family composed of what type of animals lives under the porch of the blue house?
(a) Skunks.
(b) Raccoons.
(c) Opossums.
(d) Lizards.

7. The two police officers Sandy and Max are described as having taken what action one week prior to Red's desecration?
(a) They put out a grease fire.
(b) They rescued kittens.
(c) They got a raccoon out of a chimney.
(d) They rescued puppies.

8. FreshBakedBread is what type of animal?
(a) A badger.
(b) A frog.
(c) A crow.
(d) A skunk.

9. Where does Francesca live, in relation to the properties she owns?
(a) Two houses to the left.
(b) Three houses to the right.
(c) Across the street.
(d) Three blocks away.

10. The police and Francesca all agree that the word "LEAVE" (49) carved into Red's trunk is a what?
(a) A prank.
(b) A threat.
(c) A joke.
(d) A wish.

11. In what kind of voice does Stephen thank Red for speaking?
(a) Quavering.
(b) Awed.
(c) Quizzical.
(d) Terrified.

12. What sound does Bongo finally make that succeeds in waking up Stephen?
(a) A trumpet.
(b) A waterfall.
(c) A buzz.
(d) A fire engine siren.

13. What kind of animal is the character named RosePetal?
(a) A raccoon.
(b) A porcupine.
(c) A badger.
(d) A skunk.

14. What word does Red use to describe their own decision to speak to humans?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Brave.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Foolish.

15. What two items is Stephen carrying when he comes outside to join Samar beneath Red's branches?
(a) A flashlight and a blanket.
(b) A flashlight and Samar's wish.
(c) A cup of hot cocoa and Samar's wish.
(d) A blanket and Samar's wish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Stephen runs home the night Red speaks aloud, Stephen stops to express what sentiment to Red?

2. What is the first word that Red speaks aloud to Samar and Stephen?

3. What action does Red take when Bongo finally laughs at one of her lame jokes?

4. Samar tells Stephen to take what action after they hear Red speak for the first time?

5. Red exasperates Bongo and the babies' mothers by announcing that "sometimes all you can do is stand tall and" (93) take what action?

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