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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Raja say he will go?
(a) To live with Bakul and Tara
(b) To Hyderabad to live with the family of Hyder Ali Sahib
(c) To New Delhi and get an apartment
(d) To America and start a new life

2. What world event occurred that year that made such a difference in the lives of the four children?
(a) Vietnam War ends
(b) World War II begins
(c) Queen Victoria of England dies
(d) Independence for India and Pakistan

3. What was the difference in religion between Raja and Hyder Ali?
(a) Raja is Catholic, Ali is Muslim
(b) Raja is Hindu, Hyder Ali was Catholic
(c) Raja is Hindu, Hyder Ali is Muslim
(d) Raja is Hindu, Ali is an atheist

4. What does Bim claim they do not have enough of for Bakul, yet she pours it generously for the cat and for Baba?
(a) Water
(b) Beer
(c) Tea
(d) Milk

5. What overcomes Tara when she is at her family home?
(a) Heat, laziness, intimidation by her sister
(b) Energy, excitement and enthusiasm
(c) An urge to cook
(d) Sneezing and coughing

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it so strange for Bim to ask Baba if he is going to the office that morning?

2. Which of the children grew up to become exactly what they said they wanted to be as a child?

3. What honor did Bim receive in school?

4. What honor did Raja receive in school?

5. What does Tara ask Bim to do?

(see the answer key)

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