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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what excuse does Romi say that he will use to get out of school for a while?

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

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

4. In "Tiger My Friend," what does Nandu tell Chottu to call the tiger?

5. In "Tiger My Friend," who is Kundan Singh?

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