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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, For Dreams to Grow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Ishvar, Om, and Maneck are traveling by train, what possession of Maneck's comes falling onto Om's back?
(a) His suitcase.
(b) His pottery.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His textbooks.

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

3. What does Dina padlock the door to protect?
(a) The name of the textile company.
(b) Her family history.
(c) Rustom's bicycle.
(d) The safe of money.

4. What was Dina's father's occupation?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A priest.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A lawyer.

5. What seems to be an epidemic in the setting of this novel?
(a) Disease.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Theft.
(d) Greed.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Dina's conversation with Ibrahim, what does Om consider doing?

2. How is Rustom killed?

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

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

5. Which of the characters introduced in the prologue is considered to be the wealthiest?

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