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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "The Wind on Haunted Hill" through "Tiger My Friend".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 funny and nice.
(d) He says that Mr. Mani is tall and strict.

2. In the end of "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what do Usha and the others think they hear someone saying over and over?
(a) Come back.
(b) Help us.
(c) Goodbye.
(d) Beware.

3. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what excuse does Romi say that he will use to get out of school for a while?
(a) The road is blocked by fallen trees and branches.
(b) He was too frightened by the fire to go back into the forest.
(c) The stream's current is too strong.
(d) There are wild animals everywhere after the fire.

4. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what causes Usha to be late starting for home?
(a) She chases a lost cat.
(b) She forgets to bring her watch.
(c) She gets lost.
(d) She stops to chat with her aunt.

5. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what causes Romi to fall off of his bike?
(a) The sudden appearance of Teju.
(b) A burning branch.
(c) Animals in the road.
(d) His bike chain comes off.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," how old is Usha?

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

5. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what does Romi like best about going to school?

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