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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. With what does Fatima burn herself?
(a) Propane.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Turpentine.
(d) Kerosene.

2. Which of the following do the Husains own?
(a) An iPod.
(b) A television.
(c) A computer.
(d) A telephone.

3. About what did those to whom the book is dedicated teach the author?
(a) Not giving up.
(b) Not running around.
(c) Not letting down.
(d) Not saying goodbye.

4. In which of the following do the Husains hope to live?
(a) Bhiwandi.
(b) Vasai.
(c) Saphale.
(d) Thane.

5. Who founded the party for which Asha works?
(a) Modi.
(b) Gandhi.
(c) Nehru.
(d) Thackeray.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is noted as the worst of the extortionate constables?

2. How does the text gloss “naya tak-a-tak”?

3. In what burn ward is Fatima lodged?

4. Which of the following video games is available in the slum?

5. In the book, how much does one rupee correspond to in U.S. currency?

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