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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what is the name of the boy that Romi is talking to in the beginning of the story?
(a) Prem.
(b) Teju.
(c) Rakesh.
(d) Sonu.

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

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

4. In "Tiger My Friend," who are the strangers who come to the village?
(a) Hunters.
(b) Wildlife photographers.
(c) Construction workers.
(d) Game wardens.

5. In "Tiger My Friend," who is Kundan Singh?
(a) Nandu's father.
(b) Chottu's older brother.
(c) The leader of the village.
(d) A big-game hunter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Tiger My Friend," what is the name of the river where the story is set?

2. In "A Special Tree," why does Rakesh read the newspaper?

3. In "Monkey Trouble," which of the following is a pet that Grandfather keeps?

4. In "Tiger My Friend," what kind of animals do Chottu and Nandu tend?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the place where Rakesh lives in "A Special Tree."

2. In "Tiger My Friend," why do the villagers leave the tiger alone at first?

3. In "Monkey Trouble," why does Uncle Benji have to put up with Tutu?

4. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what happens when Romi and Teju finally make it to the stream?

5. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," what story has Usha been told about the ruined settlement?

6. In "A School Among the Pines," what wild animal comes to live near Nauti village, and why?

7. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," how is Usha scared twice by mistaken identities?

8. How is Prakash characterized in "A School Among the Pines"?

9. Why is weather so important to the setting and plot of "The Wind on Haunted Hill?"

10. In "Snake Trouble," who hides the python in the family's picnic hamper, and why does he do it?

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