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

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

3. What message does the new prime minister preach?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Civil service.
(c) High taxes.
(d) Military sacrifice.

4. What does Rajaram encourage Om and Ishvar to apply for?
(a) Ration cards.
(b) Bank accounts.
(c) Unemployment.
(d) Social Security.

5. After the first order of 36 dresses, what does the export company request?
(a) That Dina no longer work for the company.
(b) Fewer dresses from Dina's tailors.
(c) More dresses from Dina's tailors.
(d) That Dina be promoted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rajaram collect?

2. What does Dukhi take a job grinding into powder to support his family?

3. What were young Ishvar and his brother hit with as punishment after they broke into the upper-class school?

4. What is the name of the textile company that Dina works for?

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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