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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 "A School Among the Pines," what does Mr. Mani want to grow in his field once he retires?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Cherries.
(c) Herbs and spices.
(d) Potatoes.

2. At the end of "Monkey Trouble," where is the monkey?
(a) On the back of a car.
(b) On the back of the goat.
(c) At the top of a tree.
(d) On top of the wedding cake.

3. In "Tiger My Friend," who is Kundan Singh?
(a) The leader of the village.
(b) A big-game hunter.
(c) Nandu's father.
(d) Chottu's older brother.

4. In "Tiger My Friend," what suddenly changes the tiger's circumstances for the worse?
(a) Poachers.
(b) Fire.
(c) Drought.
(d) A flood.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Monkey Trouble," what trick does the narrator teach the monkey?

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

3. In the beginning of "A School Among the Pines," what kind of animal watches the children on their way to school?

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

5. In "Snake Trouble," where do the train passengers spot the snake?

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