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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Ishvar, Om, and Maneck are traveling by train, what possession of Maneck's comes falling onto Om's back?
(a) His umbrella.
(b) His pottery.
(c) His suitcase.
(d) His textbooks.

2. In Chapter 6, what does Ishvar realize Dina is craving?
(a) Education.
(b) Money.
(c) Fine wine.
(d) Companionship.

3. How much money are the villagers promised to attend the Prime Minister's speech?
(a) 0 rupees.
(b) 5 rupees.
(c) 20 rupees.
(d) 100 rupees.

4. What does Dina give to Om to cure his sore body part?
(a) Balm.
(b) Tablets.
(c) A bandage.
(d) An ice pack.

5. What is Rustom going to purchase when he is killed?
(a) A comb.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) A newspaper.

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

7. What is Dina's relationship with her brother like?
(a) He controls her.
(b) They haven't spoken in years.
(c) She does not have a brother.
(d) She controls him.

8. For whom does Dina have to hire a full-time nurse?
(a) Her child.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

9. What item does Om stop to purchase after he realizes he has sat on his old one?
(a) A top hat.
(b) A comb.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) Eyeglasses.

10. What part of Ishvar's body did an animal disfigure?
(a) His legs.
(b) His face.
(c) His stomach.
(d) His hands.

11. What don't the men have, which prohibits them from being eligible for ration cards?
(a) Enough money.
(b) A formal education.
(c) A recognizable family name.
(d) A proper address.

12. What beverage does Maneck's family produce?
(a) Soft-Drink.
(b) Wine.
(c) Juice.
(d) Beer.

13. Who is threatened by the police, being forced to give up Om and Ishvar?
(a) The night watchman.
(b) Dina.
(c) Shankar.
(d) Rajaram.

14. When the tailors hear a booming on their walk home, what is being destroyed?
(a) The hospitals.
(b) The schools.
(c) The libraries.
(d) The slums.

15. What type of wedding do Rustom and Dina wish to have?
(a) A big, lavish wedding.
(b) A traditional Indian wedding.
(c) A Western wedding.
(d) A small, simple wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what terrain does Maneck's family live?

2. What is the name of Om's love interest that he meets at the water tap?

3. What animal typical cheers Om up when he is feeling depressed?

4. What is Dina worried about when the tailors do not show up for work in Chapter 8?

5. When does the tap in the village run?

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