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

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 gone to the bazaar to buy flower bulbs.
(b) They think that he has been carried off by a wild animal.
(c) They think that he has gotten lost on the way to school.
(d) They think that he has forgotten what day it is.

3. In "A School Among the Pines," what does Mr. Mani want to grow in his field once he retires?
(a) Herbs and spices.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Cherries.
(d) Potatoes.

4. In "A School Among the Pines," how does Prakash characterize Mr. Mani when he is telling the other children about the school?
(a) He says that Mr. Mani is lonely and talkative.
(b) He says that Mr. Mani is tall and strict.
(c) He says that Mr. Mani is old and confused.
(d) He says that Mr. Mani is funny and nice.

5. In "A School Among the Pines," why is Mr. Mani upset with Miss Ramola at first?
(a) He wanted to teach Class Six.
(b) He thinks that she dislikes him.
(c) She teased him about living with his sister.
(d) She insulted his garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Special Tree," what is it logical to infer from the detail that Rakesh "kept the last seed in his mouth for some time, rolling it round and round on his tongue until all the tang had gone" (2)?

2. In the beginning of "A School Among the Pines," what kind of animal watches the children on their way to school?

3. In "A School Among the Pines," what does Bina think is unfair about the new dam?

4. In what area of India does Rakesh live in "A Special Tree"?

5. In "A Special Tree," why does Rakesh read the newspaper?

(see the answer key)

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