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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Goodbye, Miss Mackenzie" through "The Tunnel".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Goodbye, Miss Mackenzie," what breaks and gets Miss Mackenzie's bed wet?
(a) A teapot.
(b) A hot water bottle.
(c) A water pipe.
(d) A bathtub.

2. In "A School Among the Pines," what gift from his grandfather is Prakash especially proud of?
(a) A flute.
(b) A pocket knife.
(c) A watch.
(d) A compass.

3. In "Snake Trouble," which is the only pet that the family means to bring with them on the train?
(a) A tortoise.
(b) A snake.
(c) A parrot.
(d) A monkey.

4. In "A Special Tree," Rakesh goes to the bazaar. What is a bazaar?
(a) A marketplace with small rows of shops.
(b) A place where people sell used items.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) A farm stand that sells produce.

5. In "Snake Trouble," why does Grandmother send the basket of guavas to Major Malik?
(a) They are a Diwali gift.
(b) He has bought them from the family.
(c) It is his birthday.
(d) He sent her some figs the week before.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Tunnel," what is the tunnel watchman's name?

2. In "The Thief's Story," what does Hari tell Romi in order to flatter him?

3. In "Romi and the Wildfire," what does Romi like best about going to school?

4. In "Tiger My Friend," what is the name of the river where the story is set?

5. In "The Overcoat," what reason does the narrator think Julie must have for attending a party where she does not know anyone?

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