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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. Who is the author of the book Great Stories for Children?
(a) Chetan Bhagat.
(b) Ruskin Bond.
(c) Khushwant Singh.
(d) Vikram Seth.

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

3. In "A School Among the Pines," which child is in Class Three?
(a) Prakash.
(b) Bina.
(c) Rakesh.
(d) Sonu.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A School Among the Pines," what do the children do to pass the time on their way to school?

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 clue do the villagers find when they are looking for Mr. Mani?

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

5. In "A Special Tree," Rakesh goes to the bazaar. What is a bazaar?

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