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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Thief's Story," what business does Romi live above?
(a) Mussoorie Grocery.
(b) Lucknow Spice Merchants.
(c) Bombay Bakery.
(d) Delhi Sweet Shop.

2. In "Those Three Bears," why does Prem shout at the bear?
(a) It is headed for one of his dogs.
(b) It is getting too close to the house.
(c) He is tired of it eating his crops.
(d) He wants it to turn around so he can take its picture.

3. In "A Traveller's Tale," what is ironic about the beauty the narrator sees on the way to Gopalpur?
(a) The actual resort is run down and disappointing.
(b) The narrator does not actually want to be there.
(c) The trip to Gopalpur is much shorter than he thought it would be.
(d) The narrator's father told him that the route to Gopalpur was ugly.

4. In "Pret in the House," what does the ghost substitute for the toothpaste?
(a) Foot ointment.
(b) Paste.
(c) Shampoo.
(d) Shaving cream.

5. In "The Thief's Story," what is the first thing that Romi teaches Hari to write?
(a) His address.
(b) The numbers 1-10.
(c) The alphabet.
(d) His name.

6. In "Pret in the House," what trick does the ghost play on Grandfather?
(a) Pulls the covers off of his bed.
(b) Breaks his favorite vase.
(c) Snaps off the heads of his sweet-peas.
(d) Leaves a crow's nest in his bed.

7. In "The Coral Tree," the narrator is waiting for a "tonga." What is he waiting for?
(a) A local bus.
(b) A horse-drawn carriage.
(c) A farm cart.
(d) A shared taxicab.

8. In "The Coral Tree," what color is the ribbon in the girl's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

9. In "Goodbye, Miss Mackenzie," what pet does Miss Mackenzie keep?
(a) A bird.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A cat.

10. In "Wild Fruit," what does Vijay notice in the bazaar every day?
(a) Cloth.
(b) Spices.
(c) Fruit.
(d) Shoes.

11. Which of these foods does the reader not see a bear come into the valley to eat in "Those Three Bears"?
(a) Corn.
(b) Pumpkins.
(c) Apricots.
(d) Plums.

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

13. In "Goodbye, Miss Mackenzie," what does Anil want to be when he gets older?
(a) A painter.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A writer.
(d) A botanist.

14. How old is the narrator of "The Coral Tree"?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 25.

15. In "The Night the Roof Blew Off," how long has the family lived in the house?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Overcoat," where does the narrator find his overcoat?

2. In "The Thief's Story," what does Hari realize is more valuable to him than the stolen money?

3. In "The Overcoat," Mrs. Taylor says that Julie died of "consumption." What did she die of?

4. In "A Traveller's Tale," what is "Brighton Villa"?

5. In "Wild Fruit," what is ironic about the lessons Vijay listens to at school?

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