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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Bright Future Clouded.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lie does Dina tell Mrs. Gupta about the tailors?
(a) That they are ill.
(b) That they are dead.
(c) That they are injured.
(d) That they are missing.

2. What does Dina teach Maneck to sew?
(a) Hems.
(b) Collars.
(c) Sleeves.
(d) Cuffs.

3. What occupation did Ishvar's father have while the family was living in the village?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A butcher.
(d) A cobbler.

4. In Chapter 7, who does Dina share memories of with Maneck?
(a) Ishvar.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Rustom.
(d) Nusswan.

5. What object is Om forced to carry around town in Chapter 7?
(a) A mirror.
(b) A trunk.
(c) A comb.
(d) A sewing machine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishvar hope to secure for Om upon returning to the village?

2. What does Dukhi take a job grinding into powder to support his family?

3. Whose idea was it that all four characters eat dinner together in Chapter 10?

4. What type of job does Dina take on from Shirin Aunty?

5. In Chapter 8, what is Ishvar ordered to dig?

(see the answer key)

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