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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through River - Ocean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job did Jose do for many years?
(a) Laborer.
(b) Gaucho.
(c) Migrant worker.
(d) Farmer.

2. In "Pinecone," what does Neftali see that he compares to Bianca's skirt?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Bark strips.

3. What colors does Neftali see in the street puddles in "Pinecone"?
(a) Brown and green.
(b) Brown and rust.
(c) Green and yellow.
(d) Rust and green.

4. In "Ocean," what does Neftali think he hears his father doing as he unloads their household goods?
(a) Whistling.
(b) Humming.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Joking.

5. How many times heavier than its own weight can a rhinoceros beetle carry?
(a) 550.
(b) 800.
(c) 25.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Neftali's father's beard?

2. In "Mud," how long does it rain?

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

4. In "Tree," what large tree does Neftali find in a clearing while exploring the forest?

5. At the beginning of "River," what do Uncle Orlando and Rodolfo carry to the train?

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