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

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

3. 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.

4. In "Tiger My Friend," what instrument does Nandu play?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Flute.
(c) Veena.
(d) Shenai.

5. In "Snake Trouble," what is the narrator's name?
(a) Teju.
(b) Sonu.
(c) Prem.
(d) Ranji.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A School Among the Pines," what does Bina think is unfair about the new dam?

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

3. In "Monkey Trouble," what about the monkey scares Aunt Ruby?

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?

5. In "The Wind on Haunted Hill," why do people keep stones on their roofs?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are cherries in "A Special Tree" such a special treat for Rakesh?

3. In "Snake Trouble," what is Grandmother's reaction when Grandfather brings the python home?

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

5. In "A School Among the Pines," what makes Miss Ramola seem sophisticated to the students?

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

7. In "Snake Trouble," where does the python first reappear, and who finds it?

8. In "A School Among the Pines," why does Bina end up doing so much work at home?

9. In "Monkey Trouble," how does Rocky Fernandes make friends with Grandmother and the narrator?

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

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