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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 does Mr. Mani want to grow in his field once he retires?
(a) Herbs and spices.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Cherries.
(d) Flowers.

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

3. 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)?
(a) Rakesh likes sour tastes more than he likes sweet ones.
(b) Cherries are a special treat and Rakesh wants to make them last.
(c) Rakesh is often very hungry because there is not enough food to eat.
(d) Rakesh is not sure how to politely get rid of the seed.

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

5. 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) A landslide blocked their old route.
(c) The bridge over the stream is washed away.
(d) The dam floods part of their old route.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Special Tree," what kind of animal eats the leaves off of the tree when it is still young?

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

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

4. What are the "paise" mentioned in "A Special Tree"?

5. In "A School Among the Pines," what creatures keep getting into Mr. Mani's garden?

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