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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lagoon - Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Pinecone," what does a boy call Neftali and say not to allow him to play ball?
(a) Clown.
(b) Gawky.
(c) Shinbone.
(d) Bungler.

2. What does Neftali notice on the ground after the teacher rings the bell for classes in "Wind"?
(a) Beetle.
(b) Cutworm.
(c) Weevil.
(d) Chinch bug.

3. In "Forest," what does Mamadre give Neftali to eat on the train?
(a) Bread, fruit, and cheese.
(b) Burritoes.
(c) Sandwiches.
(d) Empanadas.

4. When Neftali meets his father in the salon in "Pinecone," what is the first thing his father calls him?
(a) Sickly.
(b) Skinny idiot.
(c) Brittle twig.
(d) Lazy.

5. What does Mamadre ask Uncle Orlando to buy while they are on vacation in "River"?
(a) Capes.
(b) Books.
(c) Hats.
(d) Blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes up the steps at the beginning of "Pinecone"?

2. In "Pinecone," when Neftali meets his father in the salon, what is the second thing that his father calls him?

3. On the fourth afternoon when Uncle Orlando cannot get to his office, what does Mamadre make for dinner?

4. What does Neftali notice about Rodolfo at school in "Forest"?

5. What color is the cottage that Augusto allows Neftali to use to read on the porch in "Lagoon"?

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