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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "Those Three Bears" through "When the Trees Walked".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Snake Trouble," what causes Grandmother to change her mind about the snake?
(a) It turns out to be female.
(b) It begins eating the field rats.
(c) It kills a much more dangerous snake.
(d) It frightens Ruby.

2. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," where does Usha go in the afteroon?
(a) To see her friends.
(b) To school.
(c) To work in the fields.
(d) To the bazaar.

3. In "Monkey Trouble," which of the following is a pet that Grandfather keeps?
(a) Lizard.
(b) Pig.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Snake.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Snake Trouble," what is the name of the village where the narrator lives with his grandparents?

2. In "A Special Tree," why does Rakesh's grandfather tell him not to plant the seed in the first place that Rakesh digs?

3. In "The Thief's Story," what does Romi do for a living?

4. What are the "paise" mentioned in "A Special Tree"?

5. In "A School Among the Pines," why is Mr. Mani upset with Miss Ramola at first?

(see the answer key)

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