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

2. In what area of India does Rakesh live in "A Special Tree"?
(a) On the mainland, near the Bay of Bengal.
(b) Near the capital city of New Delhi.
(c) On the island of Gosaba.
(d) In the Himalayan foothills.

3. In "A School Among the Pines," what is Bina and Sonu's father's job?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Construction.

4. In "A School Among the Pines," what is the name of the village where the dam is being built?
(a) Tehri.
(b) Tehri.
(c) Kaza.
(d) Koli.

5. In "A Special Tree," what kind of animal eats the leaves off of the tree when it is still young?
(a) A goat.
(b) A deer.
(c) A cow.
(d) A rabbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the village where Rakesh lives with his grandfather in "A Special Tree"?

2. In "A School Among the Pines," why is Mr. Mani upset with Miss Ramola at first?

3. In "A School Among the Pines," what gift from his grandfather is Prakash especially proud of?

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

5. In "A School Among the Pines," how does Prakash characterize Mr. Mani when he is telling the other children about the school?

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