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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Neftali been reading in "Pinecone"?
(a) Hans Christian Andersen.
(b) Arthur Conan Doyle.
(c) Charles Dickens.
(d) Jules Verne.

3. What does Jose want Rodolfo to study?
(a) Law.
(b) Business or medicine.
(c) Engineering.
(d) Finance.

4. In "Pinecone," who is Neftali not able to answer when she greets him?
(a) Louisa.
(b) Maria.
(c) Bianca.
(d) Valeria.

5. What does Laurita drag with her when she comes to breakfast in "Forest"?
(a) Book.
(b) Blanket.
(c) Rag doll.
(d) Stuffed animal.

6. What nickname do the neighborhood boys calls Neftali?
(a) Scarecrow.
(b) Slim.
(c) Shinbone.
(d) Twig.

7. What river can Neftali see winding through the forest?
(a) Desague.
(b) El Melon.
(c) El Gato.
(d) Cuatin.

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

9. What type of roof is on Neftali's house?
(a) Asphalt shingles.
(b) Tile.
(c) Zinc.
(d) Slate.

10. In "Pinecone," what does Neftali see that he compares to Bianca's skirt?
(a) Bark strips.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Flowers.

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

12. From what opera does Rodolfo sing in "Mud"?
(a) Aida.
(b) Don Carlos.
(c) La Traviata.
(d) Rigoletto.

13. How long has Neftali's father been working on the railroad in "Rain"?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) A week.
(d) A month.

14. How long has Neftali been avoiding his father in "Pinecone"?
(a) A month.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

15. What is the name of the bird that Father says is in the forest and tells the future?
(a) Chucao.
(b) Tinamou.
(c) Teal.
(d) Grebe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mamadre tell Neftali that his mother died from?

2. Where does Neftali dream that he and his pinecone travel in "Tree"?

3. in "Mud," what instrument does Uncle Orlando play?

4. In "Mud," where does Uncle Orlando work when he cannot get to his office?

5. In "Mud," who breaks a cup?

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