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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year had the Husains arrived in the slum where they live?
(a) 1980.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1990.
(d) 2010.

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

3. About what did those to whom the book is dedicated teach the author?
(a) Not saying goodbye.
(b) Not giving up.
(c) Not letting down.
(d) Not running around.

4. How many rupees does Sunil earn helping Kalu retrieve his findings?
(a) 360.
(b) 340.
(c) 400.
(d) 380.

5. How many rupees does Sion Hospital ask Kamble for?
(a) 70,000.
(b) 80,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 60,000.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From whom is the quote that precedes Part One: "Undercitizens" taken?

3. From which of the following does Adarsh hail?

4. Where does Sunil swim?

5. To what auto part does Asha compare herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do people attend the meeting requested by Asha’s political supervisor?

2. Why is Fatima unable to take Asha’s offer of compromise with Zehrunisa?

3. Why does Abdul hide in his storage shed?

4. How does the owner of the local entertainment center accrue money?

5. How does Fatima perceive herself as increased after her self-immolation?

6. For what reasons did her neighbors consider Fatima a joke?

7. What is the ghost house to which Zehrunisa refers?

8. In what work does Abdul specialize?

9. What prompted the initial settlement of the slum?

10. How does Asha’s self-help group scheme work?

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