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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Return of Solitude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who plays nurse to Ishvar while he is recovering from his injury in Chapter 9?
(a) Rajaram.
(b) Om.
(c) Shankar.
(d) Dina.

2. What part of his body does Ishvar injure falling into the ditch?
(a) His wrist.
(b) His knee.
(c) His elbow.
(d) His ankle.

3. What does Maneck call Dina?
(a) Dina Sister.
(b) Dina Friend.
(c) Dina Aunty.
(d) Dina Mother.

4. How does Shankar react to the new garment that Om and Ishvar sew for him?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is offended.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is excited.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to be an epidemic in the setting of this novel?

2. What crime do the villagers believe that Ishvar's parents' committed in order to be so blessed?

3. Who does Dina visit to ask for money in Chapter 9?

4. What does Dina teach Maneck to sew?

5. How many weeks does Maneck have off of school for vacation?

(see the answer key)

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