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

2. Which of the characters introduced in the prologue is considered to be the wealthiest?
(a) Dina.
(b) Maneck.
(c) Ishvar.
(d) Om.

3. What has the train hit, causing the delay in transportation?
(a) Passengers' luggage.
(b) A person.
(c) A large animal.
(d) A crate of fruit.

4. What does Dina feel that she is always nagging the two tailors about?
(a) To sew neatly.
(b) To talk less.
(c) To stop drinking before the job.
(d) To work harder.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Ibrahim?

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

4. What is Dina's relationship with her brother like?

5. After meeting with Rustom, how does Nusswan feel about his sister's impending marriage?

(see the answer key)

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