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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 "Monkey Trouble," why does Grandmother give in and let them keep the monkey?
(a) Because the monkey can do tricks.
(b) Because it is female.
(c) Because it is an orphan.
(d) Because the monkey likes Grandmother best.

2. In "Tiger My Friend," who are the strangers who come to the village?
(a) Construction workers.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Game wardens.
(d) Wildlife photographers.

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

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

5. In "Snake Trouble," which is the only pet that the family means to bring with them on the train?
(a) A snake.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A parrot.
(d) A tortoise.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the beginning of "Tiger My Friend," how many tigers are left in the jungle near Chottu and Nandu's village?

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

4. In what area of India does Rakesh live in "A Special Tree"?

5. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what causes Romi to fall off of his bike?

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