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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Return of Solitude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the size of the worm that passes out of Om's body described?
(a) It is as big as a snake.
(b) It is as big as a cow.
(c) It is as big as a rat.
(d) It is as big as an octopus.

2. To whom is it revealed that the Beggarmaster is related?
(a) Om.
(b) Shankar.
(c) Ishvar.
(d) Maneck.

3. What does Nusswan think should happen to the people who live on the streets?
(a) They should be shot.
(b) They should be poisoned.
(c) They should be stabbed.
(d) They should be drowned.

4. What type of baby animals are left in Dina's fireplace?
(a) Kittens.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Puppies.
(d) Rats.

5. What item does Om stop to purchase after he realizes he has sat on his old one?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) A top hat.
(c) A comb.
(d) Eyeglasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Om to eat with a knife and fork?

2. When does the tap in the village run?

3. Why is Dina annoyed with Maneck after his first day of classes?

4. What does Rajaram's job encourage villagers to do?

5. Who has declared the Emergency political state?

(see the answer key)

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