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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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 been carried off by a wild animal.
(b) They think that he has forgotten what day it is.
(c) They think that he has gone to the bazaar to buy flower bulbs.
(d) They think that he has gotten lost on the way to school.

5. In "A Special Tree," why does Rakesh's grandfather tell him not to plant the seed in the first place that Rakesh digs?
(a) His grandfather has just planted something else in that spot.
(b) His grandfather believes that it is luckier to plant the seed on the eastern side of the house.
(c) The spot is not sunny enough.
(d) When the tree grows tall, it will be too close to the house in that spot.

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

7. 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.

8. In "Monkey Trouble," what does the monkey steal from the bazaar?
(a) A wristwatch.
(b) Gold coins.
(c) A pearl necklace.
(d) A diamond ring.

9. In "A School Among the Pines," what detail of her teacher's appearance tells Bina that she has not done a lot of hard physical work?
(a) Her expensive clothing.
(b) Her beautiful hands.
(c) Her soft arms.
(d) Her elegant hairdo.

10. Who is the author of the book Great Stories for Children?
(a) Ruskin Bond.
(b) Chetan Bhagat.
(c) Khushwant Singh.
(d) Vikram Seth.

11. How old is Rakesh at the beginning of "A Special Tree"?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

12. In "Tiger My Friend," what does Nandu tell Chottu to call the tiger?
(a) Friend.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Brother.

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

14. In "Monkey Trouble," what trick does the narrator teach the monkey?
(a) Shaking hands.
(b) Playing "dead."
(c) Doing a flip.
(d) Playing the drums.

15. In "Monkey Trouble," where does the monkey sleep at night?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) With Grandfather and Grandmother.
(c) With the narrator.
(d) In the outhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Snake Trouble," why does Grandmother send the basket of guavas to Major Malik?

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

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

4. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," where does Usha go in the afteroon?

5. In "Snake Trouble," where do the train passengers spot the snake?

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