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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Up and Out, Chapters 15-17, and Back Matter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom is the quote that precedes Part Two: The Business of Burning taken?
(a) Sanjana Gupta.
(b) Rambha Jha.
(c) Asha Unni.
(d) Zehrunisa Husain.

2. What is the name of Fatima’s widower?
(a) Kalu.
(b) Mirchi.
(c) Karam.
(d) Abdul.

3. Which of the following improvements does Zehrunisa want for her home?
(a) A separate bedroom.
(b) A door that shuts.
(c) An indoor toilet.
(d) A stone shelf.

4. In what neighborhood is Karam’s trial held?
(a) Dahisar.
(b) Malad.
(c) Sewri.
(d) Nahur.

5. Which of the following improvements does Zehrunisa want for her home?
(a) A tile bath.
(b) A carpeted floor.
(c) A tile floor.
(d) A tile sink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Mirchi imitate?

2. How long does the train ride take that carries Asha and her family back to her hometown?

3. How long does Manju note it takes the flowers in her hair to die?

4. How does the text gloss the term “bhaari”?

5. From which of the following does Kehkashan suffer?

(see the answer key)

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