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

2. At the beginning of "Pinecone," what does Neftali hear?
(a) House creaking.
(b) Wind blowing.
(c) Slamming sound.
(d) Boots pounding.

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

4. What color does Laurita think the dog is that she sees in "Rain"?
(a) Brown or black.
(b) White and brown.
(c) White.
(d) Black and tan.

5. In "Mud," who breaks a cup?
(a) Laurita.
(b) Rodolfo.
(c) Neftali.
(d) Uncle Orlando.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whre does Neftali see his mitten from the school hallway window in "Wind"?

3. Where does Neftali dream that he and his pinecone travel in "Tree"?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mamadre and the others hear the train whistle in "Mud"?

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

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

4. What does Jose tell Neftali about his mother, and what questions does Neftali have about his mother?

5. What does Neftali think and see when he hears the chucao bird in "Tree"?

6. In "Forest," what instructions does Rudolfo give Neftali to follow when he goes into the forest with their father?

7. What conversation do Jose and Rudoflo have about Rudolfo's singing?

8. In "Mud," what do Neftali and his family do when they are all restless?

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

10. Why does Neftali listen to Rudolfo on the way to school in "Forest"?

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