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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. How long will Father be gone working to repair the railroad in "Mud"?
(a) About a month.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) Several weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

2. In "Forest," what does Rodolfo remember that he took off when he heard the warning of the chucao bird?
(a) Hat.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Glove.
(d) Shirt.

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

4. In "Pinecone," how long has it been since Neftali visited the forest with Father?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) A month.
(d) 2 months.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What volcano makes the floors hiccup?

3. How long has Neftali's father been working on the railroad in "Rain"?

4. At the end of "Forest," what does a worker toss Neftali?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What type of friend does Neftali wish would live in the house next door?

3. In "Tree," why do the workers laugh and Father get embarrassed when Neftali returns to the train after exploring in the forest?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Where does Neftali find himself swept to in his imagination when rain comes in through the window?

10. What is Neftali's trip home like in "Tree"?

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