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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "The Wind on Haunted Hill" through "Tiger My Friend".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rakesh live with his grandfather?
(a) He is an orphan.
(b) His parents work overseas.
(c) So that he can grow up near his cousins.
(d) So that he can go to school.

2. In "A School Among the Pines," what does everyone think has happened to Mr. Mani when he is missing on the first day of school?
(a) They think that he has gotten lost on the way to school.
(b) They think that he has been carried off by a wild animal.
(c) They think that he has forgotten what day it is.
(d) They think that he has gone to the bazaar to buy flower bulbs.

3. In "Tiger My Friend," who are the strangers who come to the village?
(a) Hunters.
(b) Wildlife photographers.
(c) Construction workers.
(d) Game wardens.

4. In "Tiger My Friend," who is Kundan Singh?
(a) The leader of the village.
(b) A big-game hunter.
(c) Nandu's father.
(d) Chottu's older brother.

5. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," how old is Usha?
(a) 9.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A School Among the Pines," what does Mr. Mani want to grow in his field once he retires?

2. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what makes the clanging noise that Romi hears?

3. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what excuse does Romi say that he will use to get out of school for a while?

4. In "A School Among the Pines," what is the name of the village where the children live?

5. In "A School Among the Pines," what do the children do to pass the time on their way to school?

(see the answer key)

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