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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Bright Future Clouded.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How is Rustom killed?
(a) He is stabbed.
(b) He is hit by a car.
(c) He is shot.
(d) He is in a building that explodes.

4. After the slums closing, what is there an outbreak of amongst the villagers?
(a) Scarlet Fever.
(b) Small pox.
(c) Dysentary.
(d) Influenza.

5. Who is Dina Dalal?
(a) A friend of Maneck's mother.
(b) Another passenger on the train.
(c) A friend of Om's mother.
(d) A friend of Ishvar's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rustom going to purchase when he is killed?

2. What type of petal is being thrown from the helicopter onto the Prime Minister's stage?

3. What did Om used to massage for his father?

4. What lie does Dina tell Mrs. Gupta about the tailors?

5. Who are the police gathering up in the streets in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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