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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 Ashraf's father own, giving both himself and Dukhi work?
(a) A demolition company.
(b) A construction company.
(c) A lumberyard.
(d) A bakery.

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

3. After meeting with Rustom, how does Nusswan feel about his sister's impending marriage?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is disappointed.
(d) He is excited.

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

5. While Ishvar, Om, and Maneck are traveling by train, what possession of Maneck's comes falling onto Om's back?
(a) His textbooks.
(b) His umbrella.
(c) His suitcase.
(d) His pottery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Namaskaar lend Om and Ishvar to aid in their bathing?

2. What does Maneck call Dina?

3. What "bugs" climb out of the drain while Maneck is bathing?

4. What does Ishvar hope to secure for Om upon returning to the village?

5. The body of which animal was Ishvar sent to retrieve when he was began apprenticing his father?

(see the answer key)

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