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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Goodbye, Miss Mackenzie" through "The Tunnel".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "When the Trees Walked," what job has the grandfather retired from?
(a) The Forest Service.
(b) Teaching.
(c) The railroad.
(d) Farming.

2. In "Those Three Bears," why does Prem shout at the bear?
(a) It is getting too close to the house.
(b) It is headed for one of his dogs.
(c) He is tired of it eating his crops.
(d) He wants it to turn around so he can take its picture.

3. In "Snake Trouble," who has hidden the python in the family's picnic hamper?
(a) Aunt Ruby.
(b) Major Malik.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Grandfather.

4. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what causes Usha to be late starting for home?
(a) She chases a lost cat.
(b) She stops to chat with her aunt.
(c) She gets lost.
(d) She forgets to bring her watch.

5. In "The Thief's Story," what does Romi do for a living?
(a) Teach.
(b) Garden.
(c) Cook.
(d) Write.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Pret in the House," what happens when the road gets widened?

2. In "Goodbye, Miss Mackenzie," what pet does Miss Mackenzie keep?

3. In "Those Three Bears," what seems to bother the adult female bear who comes at night to eat Prem's crops?

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

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

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