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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. What does Laurita drag with her when she comes to breakfast in "Forest"?

2. When Neftali cannot tell which side the call of the Chucao bird comes from in "Tree," what does he take off and put on?

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

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

5. In "Pinecone," what does someone push through the hole in the fence for Neftali?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In "Rain," what does Neftali realize he should be doing as he looks out the window?

7. What does Rodolfo say about Father and his demands in "Mud"?

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

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

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

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

Illustrations are scattered throughout the book. What clues do they provide about characters and events? How do illustrations enhance the text?

Essay Topic 3

Mamadre is Neftali’s stepmother. How would you describe the relationship between Mamadre and Neftali? How is it affected by the relationship Neftali has with his father?

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