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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes up the steps at the beginning of "Pinecone"?
(a) Rodolfo.
(b) Mamadre.
(c) Laurita.
(d) Father.

2. What does Neftali notice about Rodolfo at school in "Forest"?
(a) He has a but on the back of his neck.
(b) He is limping.
(c) He has a sore on his arm.
(d) He is cradling his arm.

3. In "Pinecone," what does someone push through the hole in the fence for Neftali?
(a) Toy fox.
(b) Toy bear.
(c) Toy sheep.
(d) Toy dog.

4. How old is Neftali in "Forest"?
(a) 9.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 7.

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

6. In "Pinecone," what are the other boys playing?
(a) Conkers.
(b) Futbol.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Ball.

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

8. What mountains can Neftali see from his window?
(a) Mantiqueira.
(b) Serra Do Mar.
(c) Andes.
(d) Wilhelmina.

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

10. In "Rain," how old is Laurita?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

11. Where does Neftali live?
(a) Temuco.
(b) Saavedra.
(c) Manzanal.
(d) Perquenco.

12. What is the only thing that Neftali keeps after he empties his pockets when he returns to the train in "Tree"?
(a) Pinecone.
(b) Fox's tail.
(c) Bird's egg.
(d) Leaf.

13. What type of jam is served for breakfast in "Wind"?
(a) Cayenne Tomato.
(b) Green chile.
(c) Pear.
(d) Fig.

14. In "Mud," who has been waylaid overnight in Temuco who stays for dinner with the Reyes family?
(a) Priest.
(b) Shop keeper.
(c) Professor.
(d) Merchant.

15. In "Pinecone," where is Neftali's family planning to go on a vacation?
(a) Isla Wellington.
(b) Sea.
(c) Santiago.
(d) Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Neftali wearing when he sits up front with father on the train in "Forest"?

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

3. What type of roof is on Neftali's house?

4. In "Pinecone," where has Neftali been spending all his time?

5. In "Forest," what is the cape made from that Father wears?

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