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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has declared the Emergency political state?
(a) The King.
(b) The President.
(c) The People's Representative.
(d) The Prime Minister.

2. Who does Dina Dalal typically have to beg for monthly rent?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

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

4. The body of which animal was Ishvar sent to retrieve when he was began apprenticing his father?
(a) Horse.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Shark.
(d) Buffalo.

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

6. What is Nusswan's wife's name?
(a) Sapphire.
(b) Jade.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Diamond.

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

8. What did Om used to massage for his father?
(a) His feet.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His hands.
(d) His back.

9. What does Namaskaar lend Om and Ishvar to aid in their bathing?
(a) A bucket.
(b) A brush.
(c) Soap.
(d) Towels.

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

11. What crime do the villagers believe that Ishvar's parents' committed in order to be so blessed?
(a) Kidnapping.
(b) Embezzlement.
(c) Arson.
(d) Murder.

12. How much money are the villagers actually paid for attending the Prime Minister's speech?
(a) 4 rupees.
(b) 75 rupees.
(c) 0 rupees.
(d) 15 rupees.

13. What was Rustom's most prized possession?
(a) His bicycle.
(b) His violin.
(c) His sewing machine.
(d) His comb.

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

15. Who are the police gathering up in the streets in Chapter 8?
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Children.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Students.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Dina's relationship with her brother like?

3. Who lines the street of the village as the train is passing?

4. After the slums closing, what is there an outbreak of amongst the villagers?

5. Who is threatened by the police, being forced to give up Om and Ishvar?

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