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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of "Pinecone," what is Neftali doing?
(a) Arranging his collection.
(b) Looking out the window.
(c) Reading.
(d) Doing homework.

2. In "Forest" on the morning Neftali is to go on the train with his father, what does he imagine is in his room?
(a) Enormous tree.
(b) Beetles.
(c) Birds.
(d) Stands of grass.

3. At the beginning of "River," what do Uncle Orlando and Rodolfo carry to the train?
(a) Blankets.
(b) Mattress.
(c) Suitcases.
(d) Boxes of food.

4. In "Rain," what season is it?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

5. What is the name of the bird that Father says is in the forest and tells the future?
(a) Teal.
(b) Grebe.
(c) Chucao.
(d) Tinamou.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Pinecone," what does Neftali see that he compares to Bianca's skirt?

2. How old is Neftali in "Forest"?

3. At the beginning of "Forest," when does Neftali's father plan to take him to the forest?

4. When Neftali meets his father in the salon in "Pinecone," what is the first thing his father calls him?

5. What job did Jose do for many years?

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