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

2. What does Namaskaar lend Om and Ishvar to aid in their bathing?
(a) A bucket.
(b) Towels.
(c) Soap.
(d) A brush.

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

4. What part of his body did Maneck's father lose when a bottle of the family beverage exploded?
(a) His ear.
(b) His arm.
(c) His eye.
(d) His hand.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money do the men lend to Rajaram?

2. What is the name of Om's love interest that he meets at the water tap?

3. What part of Ishvar's body did an animal disfigure?

4. What beverage does Maneck's family produce?

5. What does Ibrahim demand of the tailoring business?

(see the answer key)

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