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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 273 - 333).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Fokir's fishing line made of?
(a) Silk.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Burlap.
(d) Strong nylon.

2. Where does Piya see many dolphins on her trip with Fokir?
(a) The Bengal Bay.
(b) Lusibari.
(c) Garjontola.
(d) Canning.

3. Who does Kusum call on the day she sees her father die while gathering firewood?
(a) Dhona.
(b) Bon Bibi.
(c) Dokkhin Rai.
(d) Shukey.

4. What happened to Kusum's village when she lived in Bangladesh?
(a) It was taken over by the British.
(b) It was burned to ash.
(c) It was destroyed in an earthquake.
(d) It was flooded.

5. What is Piya's one concession to the elements on the bhotbhoti?
(a) A sunhat.
(b) A repelling line.
(c) A UV-blocking shirt.
(d) Sunscreen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Nirmal and Nilima living when the police came knocking on the door of their flat?

2. Why is Moyna so upset with Fokir before he sets off with Piya and Kanai in Part IV?

3. What does Fokir show Piya on Garjontola?

4. What is the word for Aunt in Part I?

5. Why does Kanai tell Piya that Moyna is impressed she is a scientist?

(see the answer key)

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