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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 is Dina trying to keep out by putting the padlock on the door?
(a) Mrs. Gupta.
(b) Ishvar.
(c) Om.
(d) Nusswan.

2. In what year does the prologue take place?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1975.

3. How old was Om when he was sent to study under his uncle, Ishvar?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

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

5. What were young Ishvar and his brother hit with as punishment after they broke into the upper-class school?
(a) Rocks.
(b) A ruler.
(c) A stick.
(d) A cane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dina hope will not delay her new tailors from arriving?

2. While Ishvar, Om, and Maneck are traveling by train, what possession of Maneck's comes falling onto Om's back?

3. How is Rustom killed?

4. What does Ibrahim demand of the tailoring business?

5. What message does the new prime minister preach?

(see the answer key)

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