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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: The Business of Burning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Fatima’s children dies?
(a) Sarita.
(b) Heena.
(c) Aalia.
(d) Medina.

2. Who is Fatima’s friend?
(a) Laila.
(b) Cynthia.
(c) Farida.
(d) Sonakshi.

3. In the text, “tamasha” most nearly means which of the following?
(a) Argument.
(b) Injury.
(c) Disaster.
(d) Accident.

4. As what is Ahsa’s brother-in-law employed?
(a) Chauffeur.
(b) Valet.
(c) Sous chef.
(d) Doorman.

5. To which of the following is Fatima compared?
(a) Macho Man.
(b) Iron Sheikh.
(c) Tiger Jeet Singh.
(d) Great Khali.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following do the waste-pickers pursue?

2. Which of the following is the Husains’ fifth son?

3. In what city does “Between Roses” begin?

4. How much is Mirchi’s annual tuition in rupees?

5. What kind of bird did Kamble keep?

(see the answer key)

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