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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of Red's hollows had Maeve's grateful patients left gifts for her?
(a) The lowest.
(b) The second-lowest.
(c) The second-highest.
(d) The highest.

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

3. How does Samar explain her perception that Red had spoken to her and Stephen?
(a) She says that a bad piece of fish had caused her to hallucinate.
(b) She says that she must not be in Kansas anymore.
(c) She says she must have fallen down the rabbit hole.
(d) She says she must be dreaming.

4. What word does Bongo use to describe Red's decision to speak to humans?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Presumptuous.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Courageous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By what name does Flash call Bongo?

2. What is NOT a problem Francesca mentions in relation to Red's existence?

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

4. What gift does Bongo give to Samar?

5. On what date did a young woman leave her baby in one of Red's hollows?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way did the majority of people react to Maeve's named wish?

3. Who ultimately gets Samar's wish untied from Red's branch and how is the task performed?

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

5. What finally acts as the impetus for Samar and Stephen's first real conversation?

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

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

8. Why does the first plan to help Samar find a friend fail?

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

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

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