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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 "A School Among the Pines," what does everyone think has happened to Mr. Mani when he is missing on the first day of school?
(a) They think that he has gone to the bazaar to buy flower bulbs.
(b) They think that he has been carried off by a wild animal.
(c) They think that he has forgotten what day it is.
(d) They think that he has gotten lost on the way to school.

2. In the beginning of "A School Among the Pines," what kind of animal watches the children on their way to school?
(a) Deer.
(b) Leopard.
(c) Dog.
(d) Wolf.

3. In "Snake Trouble," why does Grandmother send the basket of guavas to Major Malik?
(a) It is his birthday.
(b) He has bought them from the family.
(c) He sent her some figs the week before.
(d) They are a Diwali gift.

4. In "The Thief's Story," what skill does Hari falsely claim to have?
(a) Proofreading.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Keeping accounts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A School Among the Pines," what is Bina and Sonu's father's job?

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

3. In "A School Among the Pines," why do the children end up using a new route to school?

4. In "Snake Trouble," who ends up doing the job of the train's stoker?

5. In "Monkey Trouble," how does the monkey escape her confinement during the wedding?

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