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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through River - Ocean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing that Neftali keeps after he empties his pockets when he returns to the train in "Tree"?
(a) Pinecone.
(b) Leaf.
(c) Fox's tail.
(d) Bird's egg.

2. In "Rain," what schoolwork is Neftali working on?
(a) Division.
(b) Multiplication.
(c) Addition.
(d) Subtraction.

3. In "Tree," what does Neftali pick up and carry back after he hears Father's whistle?
(a) Spider.
(b) Dragonfly.
(c) Caterpillar.
(d) Beetle.

4. In "Pinecone," how long has it been since Neftali visited the forest with Father?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) A month.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

5. In "Pinecone," where has Neftali been spending all his time?
(a) Playing with other boys.
(b) The front porch.
(c) The backyard.
(d) His room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Rodolfo been to the ocean in "River"?

2. In "Wind," what is Rodolfo doing when Neftali wakes?

3. In "Mud," where does Mamadre read to the children and her brother?

4. In "Pinecone," what are the other boys playing?

5. What colors does Neftali see in the street puddles in "Pinecone"?

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