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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "A Special Tree" and "The School Among the Pines".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Special Tree," Rakesh goes to the bazaar. What is a bazaar?
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A place where people sell used items.
(c) A marketplace with small rows of shops.
(d) A farm stand that sells produce.

2. How old is Rakesh at the beginning of "A Special Tree"?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

3. In "A School Among the Pines," what creatures keep getting into Mr. Mani's garden?
(a) Goats.
(b) Porcupines.
(c) Deer.
(d) Rabbits.

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 old and confused.
(b) He says that Mr. Mani is lonely and talkative.
(c) He says that Mr. Mani is tall and strict.
(d) He says that Mr. Mani is funny and nice.

5. In "A School Among the Pines," who disappears during the class field trip?
(a) Sonu.
(b) Bina.
(c) Miss Ramola.
(d) Mr. Mani.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A School Among the Pines," which child is in Class Five?

2. In "A School Among the Pines," what is the name of the village where the dam is being built?

3. In "A Special Tree," why does Rakesh's grandfather tell him not to plant the seed in the first place that Rakesh digs?

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

5. Why does Rakesh live with his grandfather?

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