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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. What was Rustom's most prized possession?
(a) His comb.
(b) His sewing machine.
(c) His violin.
(d) His bicycle.

2. How many perspective wives are found for Om back in the village?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

3. What are the huts that the relocated men live in made of?
(a) Steel.
(b) Aluminum.
(c) Tin.
(d) Silver.

4. What type of occupation does Rajaram wish to hold?
(a) A teacher.
(b) An athlete.
(c) A barber.
(d) A doctor.

5. When Ibrahim returns to evict Dina, who does she claim is her husband?
(a) Maneck.
(b) Nusswan.
(c) Om.
(d) Ishvar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shankar react to the new garment that Om and Ishvar sew for him?

2. What does Ashraf's father own, giving both himself and Dukhi work?

3. Which of the characters introduced in the prologue is considered to be the wealthiest?

4. While Ishvar, Om, and Maneck are traveling by train, what possession of Maneck's comes falling onto Om's back?

5. Who does Ishvar write a letter to back in the village in regards to finding Om a wife?

(see the answer key)

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