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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tree - Pinecone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Tree," what does Neftali pick up and carry back after he hears Father's whistle?
(a) Spider.
(b) Beetle.
(c) Caterpillar.
(d) Dragonfly.

2. What does everyone have to drink when Mamadre reads to the children and her brother in "Mud"?
(a) Milkshakes.
(b) Hot chocolate.
(c) Eggnog.
(d) Chocolate milk.

3. In "Tree," what does Neftali want to tell his father about on their way home on the train?
(a) Eagle and pinecone.
(b) A pond and ducks.
(c) Chucao bird.
(d) Flowers and leaves.

4. How long has Neftali been avoiding his father in "Pinecone"?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) A month.

5. On the fourth afternoon when Uncle Orlando cannot get to his office, what does Mamadre make for dinner?
(a) Potato turnovers.
(b) Chicken and vegetable pie.
(c) Ensalada chilena.
(d) Empanadas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Neftali's father been working on the railroad in "Rain"?

2. What color does Laurita think the dog is that she sees in "Rain"?

3. What mountains can Neftali see from his window?

4. In "Rain," how old is Laurita?

5. What does Jose want Rodolfo to study?

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