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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Goodbye, Miss Mackenzie" through "The Tunnel".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Snake Trouble," why does Grandmother send the basket of guavas to Major Malik?
(a) He sent her some figs the week before.
(b) They are a Diwali gift.
(c) He has bought them from the family.
(d) It is his birthday.

2. In "Snake Trouble," who puts the snake in the basket in the garden?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Aunt Ruby.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Grandfather.

3. In "Pret in the House," what trick does the ghost play on Grandfather?
(a) Leaves a crow's nest in his bed.
(b) Pulls the covers off of his bed.
(c) Snaps off the heads of his sweet-peas.
(d) Breaks his favorite vase.

4. In "Snake Trouble," where do the train passengers spot the snake?
(a) In the restroom.
(b) In a baggage compartment.
(c) On top of the train.
(d) In the dining car.

5. In "Snake Trouble," what is the narrator's name?
(a) Prem.
(b) Ranji.
(c) Teju.
(d) Sonu.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Overcoat," what is the name of the house where Julie says she lives?

2. In "The Tunnel," what creature does the train remind Suraj of?

3. In "Pret in the House," what is the narrator's aunt's name?

4. In "Monkey Trouble," what is the name of the monkey?

5. At the end of "The Tunnel," where is Suraj going on the train?

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