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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "Those Three Bears" through "When the Trees Walked".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Special Tree," why does Rakesh read the newspaper?
(a) He needs to practice his reading.
(b) He is trying to learn Hindi.
(c) He is interested in the news.
(d) His grandfather needs him to read it to him.

2. In "Snake Trouble," where do the train passengers spot the snake?
(a) In a baggage compartment.
(b) In the dining car.
(c) In the restroom.
(d) On top of the train.

3. In "The Thief's Story," what skill does Hari falsely claim to have?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Keeping accounts.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Proofreading.

4. In "Those Three Bears," why does the narrator say most Himalayan villages are found in valleys?
(a) It is easier to keep animals from getting lost there.
(b) It is harder for enemies to spot them there.
(c) They are more protected from the wind there.
(d) They are more protected from the sun there.

5. In "The Thief's Story," what emotion does Hari imagine Romi having when he discovers the theft?
(a) Panic.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Resignation.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Monkey Trouble," what does the monkey like to "help" Grandmother do?

2. In "A Special Tree," Rakesh goes to the bazaar. What is a bazaar?

3. In "A School Among the Pines," what detail of her teacher's appearance tells Bina that she has not done a lot of hard physical work?

4. In "Monkey Trouble," where does the monkey sleep at night?

5. In "Those Three Bears," what insect home does the young bear investigate?

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