A Fine Balance Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 150 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Fine Balance Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 150 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Buy the A Fine Balance Lesson Plans
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ishvar's mother steal for her young son?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Food.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Money.

2. What was Maneck's father's reaction to the glass case that Maneck moved?
(a) He was confused.
(b) He was excited.
(c) He was displeased.
(d) He was apathetic.

3. What "bugs" climb out of the drain while Maneck is bathing?
(a) Cockroaches.
(b) Worms.
(c) Spiders.
(d) Ants.

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

5. On what do the tailors blame their punctuality when they arrive at Dina's early in the morning?
(a) The weather.
(b) The train.
(c) The traffic.
(d) The sun.

6. In what building do the tailors find a new shelter?
(a) A library.
(b) A school.
(c) A chemist.
(d) A hospital.

7. Who lines the street of the village as the train is passing?
(a) Students.
(b) Women.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Children.

8. What is the name of Om's love interest that he meets at the water tap?
(a) Sheryl.
(b) Shelly.
(c) Sharan.
(d) Shanti.

9. What don't the men have, which prohibits them from being eligible for ration cards?
(a) A proper address.
(b) Enough money.
(c) A recognizable family name.
(d) A formal education.

10. What type of job does Dina take on from Shirin Aunty?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Cooking.

11. What did Maneck give his mother every morning in a tradition that she always looked forward to?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A flower.
(d) A hug.

12. What crime do the villagers believe that Ishvar's parents' committed in order to be so blessed?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Murder.
(c) Kidnapping.
(d) Arson.

13. What does Shankar encourage the tailors to call him as a nickname?
(a) Grub.
(b) Flea.
(c) Worm.
(d) Maggot.

14. Who is threatened by the police, being forced to give up Om and Ishvar?
(a) The night watchman.
(b) Dina.
(c) Rajaram.
(d) Shankar.

15. What is Maneck sent off to college to study?
(a) Electricity.
(b) Carbonation.
(c) Manufacturing.
(d) Refrigeration.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What message does the new prime minister preach?

3. What instrument is used to signal to the captured men that it is time to eat?

4. What item does Om stop to purchase after he realizes he has sat on his old one?

5. What does Rajaram collect?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 381 words
(approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page)
Buy the A Fine Balance Lesson Plans
Copyrights
BookRags
A Fine Balance from BookRags. (c)2024 BookRags, Inc. All rights reserved.