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

3. What does Om rent in an attempt to follow Dina Dalal?
(a) A rickshaw.
(b) A boat.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A taxi.

4. In Chapter 6, what does Ishvar realize Dina is craving?
(a) Companionship.
(b) Money.
(c) Education.
(d) Fine wine.

5. In Chapter 7, who does Dina share memories of with Maneck?
(a) Nusswan.
(b) Rustom.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Ishvar.

6. What message does the new prime minister preach?
(a) Military sacrifice.
(b) Civil service.
(c) High taxes.
(d) Hard work.

7. Where did Dina and Rustom meet?
(a) At the library.
(b) At the market.
(c) At a music hall.
(d) At the art museum.

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

9. What vehicle is collecting outside the slums when Om and Ishvar leave for work?
(a) Bicycles.
(b) Boats.
(c) Buses.
(d) Taxis.

10. Who are the police gathering up in the streets in Chapter 8?
(a) Students.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Children.

11. What does Dina padlock the door to protect?
(a) The name of the textile company.
(b) The safe of money.
(c) Rustom's bicycle.
(d) Her family history.

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

13. What animal typical cheers Om up when he is feeling depressed?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Dog.
(c) Monkey.
(d) Cat.

14. What do the two men ask Dina for permission to do while they are sewing?
(a) To drink.
(b) To eat.
(c) To talk.
(d) To smoke.

15. When the tailors hear a booming on their walk home, what is being destroyed?
(a) The hospitals.
(b) The libraries.
(c) The slums.
(d) The schools.