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

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

3. What are the "paise" mentioned in "A Special Tree"?
(a) Plants.
(b) Animals.
(c) Coins.
(d) Food.

4. 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 farm stand that sells produce.
(d) A marketplace with small rows of shops.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "A School Among the Pines," what detail of her teacher's appearance tells Bina that she has not done a lot of hard physical work?

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

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

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