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

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

3. At what time of day did a young woman leave her infant daughter in one of Red's hollows?

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

5. What kind of animal is Flash?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. In what way does the ticking clock motif emerge within the narrative of wishtree?

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

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

10. How do the themes of deception and compassion intertwine in Chapter 25?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What message does Applegate send within the pages of Wishtree concerning the link between fear and persecution?

Essay Topic 2

What ultimate message is Applegate sending about the nature and value of compassion?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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