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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2 , Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama Chia tell Tia?
(a) That she may die soon.
(b) That she is almost well.
(c) That the baby will be free of leprosy.
(d) That Mama Chia has found a home for the baby that she must give up after birth.

2. Where is Dan at the opening to chapter 13?
(a) He is uncertain.
(b) He is lying with his head in Mama Chia's lap.
(c) He is on the plane back to Ohio.
(d) He is back on the surfboard.

3. Why does the author do what he does on his wedding night?
(a) He and his wife are camping.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) His wife falls asleep first.
(d) He and his wife love to skydive.

4. Why is Dan afraid?
(a) He has lost his good physical conditioning.
(b) He has no gun.
(c) That Beer Belly may return.
(d) Because of the leprosy.

5. What is a fakir?
(a) Someone who is a leader of his spiritual group.
(b) Someone who fakes magic.
(c) A person who demonstrates unusual abilities.
(d) A governmental authority in India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dan find at the end of chapter 4?

2. What does Mama Chia say one reason is for her relationship with Dan?

3. When Dan stops being an observer to become part of the community, what happens?

4. As Mama Chia hurries among gravestones and speaks with new urgency, what does Dan feel?

5. What does Mama Chia do after Dan has slept for 36 hours?

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