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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. What article of Om's clothing does Maneck tear during their fight?
(a) His hat.
(b) His pants.
(c) His shirt.
(d) His jacket.

2. What do the two men ask Dina for permission to do while they are sewing?
(a) To talk.
(b) To eat.
(c) To drink.
(d) To smoke.

3. In Chapter 10, what habit has Om started that drives Dina crazy?
(a) Scratching.
(b) Spitting.
(c) Swearing.
(d) Belching.

4. How many people knew the recipe for Maneck's family beverage?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What article of clothing do Ishvar and Narayan sew for their father?

2. What seems to be an epidemic in the setting of this novel?

3. What does Dina begin to sew in Chapter 9 with help from Maneck?

4. What part of the goonda's bodies were broken in their "accident" orchestrated by the Beggarmaster?

5. What part of Om's body becomes too sore for him to sew?

(see the answer key)

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