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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 does Dina hope will not delay her new tailors from arriving?
(a) The riots.
(b) The bombings.
(c) The police.
(d) The parades.

2. What crime do the villagers believe that Ishvar's parents' committed in order to be so blessed?
(a) Kidnapping.
(b) Embezzlement.
(c) Arson.
(d) Murder.

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

4. What does Rajaram collect?
(a) Rags.
(b) Books.
(c) Garbage.
(d) Hair.

5. Who does Maneck ask Dina about when he first reaches her house in Chapter 5?
(a) Om and Ishvar.
(b) Shanti.
(c) His parents.
(d) Nusswan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What message does the new prime minister preach?

2. What part of his body did Maneck's father lose when a bottle of the family beverage exploded?

3. After unrest breaks out in town, what does Ashraf change the name of his shop to?

4. What has the train hit, causing the delay in transportation?

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

(see the answer key)

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