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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Special Tree," Rakesh goes to the bazaar. What is a bazaar?
(a) A place where people sell used items.
(b) A farm stand that sells produce.
(c) A marketplace with small rows of shops.
(d) A grocery store.

2. 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) The spot is not sunny enough.
(c) His grandfather believes that it is luckier to plant the seed on the eastern side of the house.
(d) When the tree grows tall, it will be too close to the house in that spot.

3. In "Snake Trouble," where do the train passengers spot the snake?
(a) On top of the train.
(b) In the restroom.
(c) In the dining car.
(d) In a baggage compartment.

4. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what excuse does Romi say that he will use to get out of school for a while?
(a) He was too frightened by the fire to go back into the forest.
(b) The road is blocked by fallen trees and branches.
(c) The stream's current is too strong.
(d) There are wild animals everywhere after the fire.

5. In "Snake Trouble," who puts the snake in the basket in the garden?
(a) Aunt Ruby.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) The narrator.

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

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

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

9. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what creature does Teju say he had to jump over in the road?
(a) A pheasant.
(b) A jackal.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A python.

10. In what area of India does Rakesh live in "A Special Tree"?
(a) On the mainland, near the Bay of Bengal.
(b) In the Himalayan foothills.
(c) Near the capital city of New Delhi.
(d) On the island of Gosaba.

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

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

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

14. In "Snake Trouble," where did Grandfather work before he retired?
(a) A school.
(b) The railroad.
(c) Road construction.
(d) For the government.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the book Great Stories for Children?

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

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

4. In "Tiger My Friend," who are the strangers who come to the village?

5. In "A Special Tree," what is it logical to infer from the detail that Rakesh "kept the last seed in his mouth for some time, rolling it round and round on his tongue until all the tang had gone" (2)?

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