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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. In "A School Among the Pines," what clue do the villagers find when they are looking for Mr. Mani?
(a) A footprint from a large predator.
(b) Mr. Mani's watch.
(c) A scrap of red fabric.
(d) A flower bulb.

2. In "A School Among the Pines," what do the children do to pass the time on their way to school?
(a) Practice math facts.
(b) Play a guessing game.
(c) Make up stories.
(d) Talk and sing.

3. In "A School Among the Pines," why do the children end up using a new route to school?
(a) The dam floods part of their old route.
(b) A landslide blocked their old route.
(c) Wild animals have been attacking children along their old route.
(d) The bridge over the stream is washed away.

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

5. In "A School Among the Pines," what gift from his grandfather is Prakash especially proud of?
(a) A flute.
(b) A compass.
(c) A watch.
(d) A pocket knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A School Among the Pines," who disappears during the class field trip?

2. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what does Romi like best about going to school?

3. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what does Usha's grandfather say killed the British family at the settlement?

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

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

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