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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. In what ward does Asha live?
(a) 76.
(b) 102.
(c) 63.
(d) 89.

2. What do Manju and Meena cook for Asha’s political supervisor’s meeting?
(a) Dal makhani.
(b) Poori bhaji.
(c) Baba ghanoush.
(d) Saag paneer.

3. Which of the following extorts money from Zehrunisa in the police station?
(a) Thokale.
(b) Pawar.
(c) Paikrao.
(d) Sawant.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following movies does Kalu reenact?

3. What is the name of Asha’s husband?

4. In what burn ward is Fatima lodged?

5. What novel’s plot confuses Manju?

(see the answer key)

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