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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. From which of the following does Adarsh hail?
(a) Bhutan.
(b) Bangladesh.
(c) Nepal.
(d) Tibet.

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

3. How many of the slum’s residents had permanent jobs?
(a) 6000.
(b) 60.
(c) 600.
(d) 6.

4. How many square feet is Abdul’s storage shed?
(a) 100.
(b) 140.
(c) 160.
(d) 120.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following animals are to be found in Abdul’s neighborhood?

2. To whom is the book dedicated?

3. What do Manju and Meena cook for Asha’s political supervisor’s meeting?

4. To which police officer does Fatima make a report against Zehrunisa?

5. Which of Fatima’s children dies?

(see the answer key)

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