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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. How many public taps does Asha’s area have?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 15.

2. In the book, how much does one rupee correspond to in U.S. currency?
(a) $0.02.
(b) $20.00.
(c) $0.20.
(d) $2.00.

3. How much is Mirchi’s annual tuition in rupees?
(a) 400.
(b) 100.
(c) 200.
(d) 300.

4. What country’s economy had been growing faster than India’s at the beginning of the book?
(a) China.
(b) USA.
(c) Japan.
(d) Russia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Rahul claim to have seen in the hotel where he works?

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

3. What is Manju’s monthly teaching pay, in rupees?

4. From what country does Zehrunisa hail?

5. Which of the following do the waste-pickers pursue?

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