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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 "Tree," what does Neftali want to tell his father about on their way home on the train?
2. In "Mud," how long does it rain?
3. What is the only thing that Neftali keeps after he empties his pockets when he returns to the train in "Tree"?
4. What has Neftali been reading in "Pinecone"?
5. How many times heavier than its own weight can a rhinoceros beetle carry?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Mamadre tell Neftali about his mother and being strong in "Rain"?
2. What happens when Mamadre and the others hear the train whistle in "Mud"?
3. In "Rain," what does Neftali realize he should be doing as he looks out the window?
4. Why does Neftali listen to Rudolfo on the way to school in "Forest"?
5. In "Pinecone," what does Neftali hear and how does he feel about the sound?
6. In "Pinecone," who is Bianca, and how does an encounter with her go for Neftali?
7. What has Neftali been doing in "Pinecone" since the visit to the forest?
8. Where does Neftali find himself swept to in his imagination when rain comes in through the window?
9. What does Father say to Neftali in "Pinecone"?
10. in "Wind," what instructions does Jose give Rudolfo about walking Neftali to school?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Neftali does not have any friends. What type of friend does Neftali dream of having? How do a toy sheep and a pair of swans become Neftali’s friends and companions? How do they fulfill his need for friendship and companionship?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Father is very authoritarian. How does Father run his household? How does he treat his children? Is the relationship he has with his children abusive?
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