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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 the following is Karam prescribed?
(a) Acetaminophen.
(b) Dexamethasone.
(c) Prednisolone.
(d) Hydrocortisone.

2. What country’s economy had been growing faster than India’s at the beginning of the book?
(a) Russia.
(b) Japan.
(c) USA.
(d) China.

3. What dish does Zehrunisa make for Eid?
(a) Kaleji curry.
(b) Galouti kebab.
(c) Mutton korma.
(d) Seviyan.

4. Where does Sunil swim?
(a) Jondapeta.
(b) Buragam.
(c) Talagam.
(d) Naupada.

5. The text glosses “tapori” as meaning which of the following?
(a) Elite.
(b) Thug.
(c) Effette.
(d) Rug.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following extorts money from Zehrunisa in the police station?

2. Which of the following improvements does Zehrunisa want for her home?

3. What job had Kamble held?

4. With what does Fatima burn herself?

5. Who founded the party for which Asha works?

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