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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of hat does Neftali wear in "Wind"?
(a) Green oilskin.
(b) Wool.
(c) Leather.
(d) Canvas.

3. What does Rudolfo tell Neftali in "Forest" he was doing and got in trouble for when he went with Father on the train?
(a) Talking to a Mapuche.
(b) Singing.
(c) Talking to a worker.
(d) Walking.

4. In "Pinecone," where has Neftali been spending all his time?
(a) The backyard.
(b) Playing with other boys.
(c) His room.
(d) The front porch.

5. Who usually escorts Laurita's friend, Valeria, to play with Laurita?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Pinecone," who is Neftali not able to answer when she greets him?

3. What does Neftali pretend to be in "Rain" when he thinks of the ocean?

4. At the beginning of "Pinecone," what is Neftali doing?

5. What river can Neftali see winding through the forest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mamadre tell Neftali about his mother and being strong in "Rain"?

2. In "Rain," how does Neftali forget himself and see himself when Mamadre reads to him?

3. What has Neftali been doing in "Pinecone" since the visit to the forest?

4. What does Father say about Neftali's future, and how does Neftali feel about his father's vision for him in "Forest"?

5. In "Tree," what bird does Neftali see in a large pine tree?

6. In "Pinecone," what does Neftali hear and how does he feel about the sound?

7. What distracts Neftali on the way to school in "Wind"?

8. What bird lives in the forest and tells the future?

9. In "Mud, what happens because it rains so long?

10. In "Mud," what happens when Neftali tries to answer a question during dinner?

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