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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mud," where does Mamadre read to the children and her brother?

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

3. In "Tree," what does Neftali want to tell his father about on their way home on the train?

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

5. How old was Neftali when his mother died?

Short Essay Questions

1. in "Wind," what instructions does Jose give Rudolfo about walking Neftali to school?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In "Pinecone," who is Bianca, and how does an encounter with her go for Neftali?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in the novel? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

Essay Topic 2

Many chapters in the book end with riddles. Why does the author include riddles? How do they relate to the story and help readers consider concepts in chapters?

Essay Topic 3

Neftali goes to the forest on the train with his father and his workers. How does Neftali feel about the trip? How does he feel about his explorations in the forest? Why does his joy turn to shame?

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