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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, On the Move.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the slums closing, what is there an outbreak of amongst the villagers?
(a) Dysentary.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Small pox.
(d) Scarlet Fever.

2. Which of the characters introduced in the prologue is considered to be the wealthiest?
(a) Ishvar.
(b) Maneck.
(c) Om.
(d) Dina.

3. What does Dina feel that she is always nagging the two tailors about?
(a) To talk less.
(b) To sew neatly.
(c) To work harder.
(d) To stop drinking before the job.

4. What does Dina padlock the door to protect?
(a) The name of the textile company.
(b) The safe of money.
(c) Her family history.
(d) Rustom's bicycle.

5. What does Dukhi take a job grinding into powder to support his family?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Salt.
(c) Chilies.
(d) Corn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening with the people of the land due to The Emergency?

2. After unrest breaks out in town, what does Ashraf change the name of his shop to?

3. What "bugs" climb out of the drain while Maneck is bathing?

4. How many people knew the recipe for Maneck's family beverage?

5. How old was Om when he was sent to study under his uncle, Ishvar?

(see the answer key)

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