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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Small Obstacles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After five years of sewing, what part of Dina's body begins to fail?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her heart.
(c) Her fingers.
(d) Her lungs.

2. What does Ibrahim demand of the tailoring business?
(a) That they hire him.
(b) That they pay him ten percent.
(c) That it be stopped.
(d) That they make him a new uniform.

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

4. Who lines the street of the village as the train is passing?
(a) Children.
(b) Women.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Students.

5. How old was Om when he was sent to study under his uncle, Ishvar?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has declared the Emergency political state?

2. What does Maneck call Dina?

3. In what year does the prologue take place?

4. Who does Dina Dalal typically have to beg for monthly rent?

5. While Ishvar, Om, and Maneck are traveling by train, what possession of Maneck's comes falling onto Om's back?

(see the answer key)

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