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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Snake Trouble," who ends up doing the job of the train's stoker?
(a) Aunt Ruby.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) The narrator.

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

3. In "A School Among the Pines," why is Mr. Mani upset with Miss Ramola at first?
(a) He wanted to teach Class Six.
(b) She teased him about living with his sister.
(c) He thinks that she dislikes him.
(d) She insulted his garden.

4. In "A School Among the Pines," what gift from his grandfather is Prakash especially proud of?
(a) A flute.
(b) A pocket knife.
(c) A watch.
(d) A compass.

5. 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 frightens Ruby.
(d) It kills a much more dangerous snake.

6. In "A School Among the Pines," what do the children do to pass the time on their way to school?
(a) Make up stories.
(b) Play a guessing game.
(c) Talk and sing.
(d) Practice math facts.

7. On page 50 of "Romi and the Wildfire," what does Romi say when a villager asks him if he thinks he owns the road?
(a) "I need to beat this fire!"
(b) "Of course I own it."
(c) "Hush!"
(d) "Sorry, Uncle."

8. In "A School Among the Pines," what clue do the villagers find when they are looking for Mr. Mani?
(a) A flower bulb.
(b) Mr. Mani's watch.
(c) A footprint from a large predator.
(d) A scrap of red fabric.

9. What are the "paise" mentioned in "A Special Tree"?
(a) Plants.
(b) Animals.
(c) Food.
(d) Coins.

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

11. In "Monkey Trouble," how does the monkey escape her confinement during the wedding?
(a) She finds an unlocked door.
(b) She chews through a rope.
(c) She climbs through a skylight.
(d) She picks the lock.

12. In the beginning of "Tiger My Friend," how many tigers are left in the jungle near Chottu and Nandu's village?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

13. In "A Special Tree," what kind of animal eats the leaves off of the tree when it is still young?
(a) A cow.
(b) A deer.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A goat.

14. In "Monkey Trouble," when the ticket collector tries to collect a fare for the monkey, what is Grandfather's argument?
(a) His tortoise rides free, so a monkey should, too.
(b) The monkey is like a baby, and babies ride free.
(c) Dogs and cats ride free, so a monkey should, too.
(d) The monkey is really "carry on" luggage, not a passenger.

15. Why does Rakesh live with his grandfather?
(a) So that he can grow up near his cousins.
(b) So that he can go to school.
(c) He is an orphan.
(d) His parents work overseas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "A School Among the Pines," how does Prakash characterize Mr. Mani when he is telling the other children about the school?

3. In "Tiger My Friend," who is Kundan Singh?

4. What is the name of the village where Rakesh lives with his grandfather in "A Special Tree"?

5. In "Snake Trouble," which is the only pet that the family means to bring with them on the train?

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