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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Up and Out, Chapters 15-17, and Back Matter.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Manju?
(a) 20.
(b) 19.
(c) 18.
(d) 17.

3. What color are the public toilets near where the Husains live?
(a) Brown.
(b) Purple.
(c) Green.
(d) Orange.

4. Which of the following does Sunil undertake to emulate?
(a) Blackbirds.
(b) Grackles.
(c) Ravens.
(d) Crows.

5. How does the text gloss the term “ghamand”?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Id.
(c) Couth.
(d) Ego.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the name of a corporate office in Behind the Beautiful Forevers?

2. Which of the following is Karam prescribed?

3. Where does Meena expect to go as a bride?

4. From whom is the quote that precedes Part Four: "Up and Out" taken?

5. Which of the following is celebrated with water balloons in the text?

(see the answer key)

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