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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the two sides on the riots?
(a) Muslims and Jewish people.
(b) Bastis and Yaris.
(c) Hindus and Muslims.
(d) Hindus and Catholics.

2. In Chapter 25, how long has Ma been in jail?
(a) 9 days.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 9 years.

3. In Chapter 19, what creatures does Anjali free from the fire?
(a) Goats.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Cows.
(d) Rabbits.

4. What does Anjali say proves her mother's innocence in Chapter 28?
(a) That her mother's school is still going.
(b) That her mother is in jail but people are still rioting, so she can not be inciting violence.
(c) That her mother's restaurant is still running.
(d) That her mother's bank account is still growing.

5. What does Irfaan want to get engraved?
(a) His shoe.
(b) A pitcher.
(c) A piece of jewelry.
(d) His spoon.

6. In Chapter 20, what irks Jamuna?
(a) The sound of the Muslim call to prayer.
(b) The lack of good rice.
(c) The lack of good medicine.
(d) The cow being sick.

7. What does Mohan help Anjali and Ma do in Chapter 15?
(a) Push their wagon.
(b) Cook.
(c) Wait on tables.
(d) Pray.

8. Who sends a letter in Chapter 18?
(a) Mira Biga.
(b) Baba Yala.
(c) Karal Kira.
(d) Suresh Mama.

9. What does Keshavji say they must do with new knowledge?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Take it and better themselves.
(c) Share it.
(d) Find a way to write it.

10. What does someone paint on Anjali's family's property?
(a) Traitor.
(b) Untouchable.
(c) Unclean.
(d) Harijan.

11. In Chapter 21, what does Anjali implore her parents not to do?
(a) Cook fresh food.
(b) Give money away.
(c) Spin khadi.
(d) Give up the good fight.

12. In Chapter 20, who does Anjali get in a fight with?
(a) Kiro.
(b) Irfaan.
(c) Hari.
(d) Mari.

13. In Chapter 23, whose work does Mohan say is living in Anjali?
(a) Baba's.
(b) Ghandi's.
(c) Ma's.
(d) Chachaji's.

14. When does Mohan say his mother died?
(a) When he was 13.
(b) When he was 5.
(c) When he was 8.
(d) When he was 10.

15. What does Mohan tell Anjali she has to accept?
(a) She will die soon.
(b) He is going to be a doctor.
(c) Nothing will ever change.
(d) He is going to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jamuna tell Ma she feels about working for their family?

2. What do Anjali and Ma wear to clean toilets?

3. What does Irfaan accuse Anjali of doing with no evidence?

4. What is a tradition on Holi?

5. What does Anjali go to for a better fragrance in Chapter 15 while cleaning the outhouse?

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