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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Day at the Circus, Night in the Slum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What don't the men have, which prohibits them from being eligible for ration cards?
(a) A proper address.
(b) A recognizable family name.
(c) Enough money.
(d) A formal education.

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

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

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

5. After the incident with the trunk, how long does Dina stay mad at Maneck?
(a) A few years.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few days.
(d) A few weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dina Dalal?

2. What occupation did Ishvar's father have while the family was living in the village?

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

4. What is Nusswan's wife's name?

5. Who is Ibrahim?

(see the answer key)

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