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

2. Where is Neftali sitting in "Rain"?

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

4. Who usually escorts Laurita's friend, Valeria, to play with Laurita?

5. In "Pinecone," what does a boy call Neftali and say not to allow him to play ball?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the pinecone describe that Neftali finds in "Tree"?

2. What does Father say to Neftali in "Pinecone"?

3. Where if Neftali and what is he doing at the beginning of "Rain"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Onomatopoeia is a literary device that imitates sounds. How does the author use onomatopoeia in the book? Do the sounds reflect what characters are observing, feeling, or thinking better than simply saying how they feel?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters the author has created?

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