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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) Herbs and spices.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Cherries.

2. 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) The stream's current is too strong.
(c) There are wild animals everywhere after the fire.
(d) He was too frightened by the fire to go back into the forest.

3. In "Monkey Trouble," what is the name of the monkey?
(a) Tutu.
(b) Lala.
(c) Koko.
(d) Bibi.

4. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what is Usha's female friend named?
(a) Shivani.
(b) Binya.
(c) Supriya.
(d) Pooja.

5. In "A School Among the Pines," what does Bina think is unfair about the new dam?
(a) It will not bring electricity up the mountain to where she lives.
(b) It will flood the homes of the people in the village.
(c) People who will not benefit from it still have to pay for it.
(d) Her own village wants a dam but cannot get approved for one.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "Monkey Trouble," what is the monkey trying to do when she ends up almost getting burned by hot water?

4. In "Tiger My Friend," what suddenly changes the tiger's circumstances for the worse?

5. In "Tiger My Friend," what instrument does Nandu play?

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