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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Monkey Trouble" and "Snake Trouble".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Snake Trouble," who has hidden the python in the family's picnic hamper?
(a) Major Malik.
(b) Aunt Ruby.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) The narrator.

2. In "A School Among the Pines," who disappears during the class field trip?
(a) Sonu.
(b) Mr. Mani.
(c) Miss Ramola.
(d) Bina.

3. In "A Special Tree," why does Rakesh's grandfather tell him not to plant the seed in the first place that Rakesh digs?
(a) When the tree grows tall, it will be too close to the house in that spot.
(b) His grandfather has just planted something else in that spot.
(c) His grandfather believes that it is luckier to plant the seed on the eastern side of the house.
(d) The spot is not sunny enough.

4. In "Tiger My Friend," what kind of animals do Chottu and Nandu tend?
(a) Buffaloes.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Cows.
(d) Goats.

5. In "Snake Trouble," how does the snake escape from the bathroom?
(a) Through a vent in the ceiling.
(b) Through an open window.
(c) Through a crack in the wall.
(d) Someone opens the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Monkey Trouble," what does the monkey throw at the wedding guests besides cake?

2. On page 50 of "Romi and the Wildfire," what does Romi say when a villager asks him if he thinks he owns the road?

3. In "Snake Trouble," why does the family go to Lucknow?

4. In "Monkey Trouble," what is the name of the monkey?

5. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what is the "furry" thing that Usha touches in the abandoned house?

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