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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what makes the clanging noise that Romi hears?
(a) A fire engine.
(b) A road-roller.
(c) Milk cans banging together.
(d) The pots on a tinsmith's wagon.

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

3. In the end of "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what do Usha and the others think they hear someone saying over and over?
(a) Beware.
(b) Help us.
(c) Goodbye.
(d) Come back.

4. In "Monkey Trouble," what is the monkey trying to do when she ends up almost getting burned by hot water?
(a) Clean the floor.
(b) Take a bath.
(c) Make soup.
(d) Make tea.

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

6. In "Romi and the Wildfire," why is the road busier than usual?
(a) School has ended for the week.
(b) It is a market day.
(c) It is full of animals fleeing the fire.
(d) There is a large construction site nearby.

7. In "A School Among the Pines," which child is in Class Five?
(a) Prakash.
(b) Sonu.
(c) Bina.
(d) Rakesh.

8. In "Tiger My Friend," what kind of animals do Chottu and Nandu tend?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Cows.
(c) Goats.
(d) Buffaloes.

9. In "Monkey Trouble," why does Grandmother give in and let them keep the monkey?
(a) Because the monkey likes Grandmother best.
(b) Because the monkey can do tricks.
(c) Because it is female.
(d) Because it is an orphan.

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

11. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what does Romi say he wants to get for his bike?
(a) A basket.
(b) A horn.
(c) A new seat.
(d) A new chain.

12. In "Tiger My Friend," what is the name of the river where the story is set?
(a) The Yamuna.
(b) The Indus.
(c) The Ganges.
(d) The Godavari.

13. In "Monkey Trouble," what does the monkey like to "help" Grandmother do?
(a) Sew.
(b) Decorate.
(c) Cook.
(d) Clean.

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

15. In "Monkey Trouble," what about the monkey scares Aunt Ruby?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her teeth.
(c) Her tail.
(d) Her hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Monkey Trouble," what job do both Aunt Ruby and her future husband do?

2. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what is Usha's female friend named?

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

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

5. In "Monkey Trouble," what does the monkey steal from the bazaar?

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