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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. Near what river does Sunil work?
(a) Somaiya.
(b) Mithi.
(c) Patalganga.
(d) Amba.

2. To which actor does Abdul compare himself?
(a) Bruce Lee.
(b) Jackie Chan.
(c) Donnie Yen.
(d) Hiroyuki Sanada.

3. As which of the following does the text gloss “bukwaas”?
(a) Utter joy.
(b) Utter nonsense.
(c) Utter intelligence.
(d) Utter despair.

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

5. For how long each morning do the local public taps yield water?
(a) 120 minutes.
(b) 60 minutes.
(c) 90 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the traditional occupation of the Matang caste in the book?

2. How much is Mirchi’s annual tuition in rupees?

3. Who is Asha’s superior in her political party?

4. In what ward does Asha live?

5. The text glosses the term “bhaiya” as which of the following?

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