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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 movies does Kalu reenact?
(a) The Big Boss.
(b) Fists of Fury.
(c) Enter the Dragon.
(d) Game of Death.

2. To what auto part does Asha compare herself?
(a) Accelerator pedal.
(b) Brake pad.
(c) Steering wheel.
(d) Shock absorber.

3. As which of the following does the text gloss the meaning of “Kalu”?
(a) White boy.
(b) Brown boy.
(c) Foreign boy.
(d) Black boy.

4. The text glosses the word “chaukanna” as which of the following?
(a) Alert.
(b) Asleep.
(c) Aloft.
(d) Awake.

5. What is the traditional occupation of the Matang caste in the book?
(a) Toilet-cleaners.
(b) Grave-diggers.
(c) Stone-burners.
(d) Waste-pickers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What burn cream is recommended to Fatima?

3. Which of the following names comes up in Manju’s studies?

4. How many rupees does Asha ask from Zehrunisa to smooth things over with Fatima?

5. From which of the following does Adarsh hail?

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