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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the cow?
(a) It lived a long life and Bim ended up caring for it in its old age
(b) It drowned in the garden pond
(c) It was accidently sent to the butcher
(d) It ran off with the gardner

2. What is Tara's reaction to Bim's behavior regarding the letter?
(a) Tara decides to show the letter to Bakul to intercede on Bim's behalf
(b) Tara agrees that Raja is evil
(c) Tara is too busy looking at her fingernails to listen
(d) Tara is shocked and tries to convince Bim that Raja is not a bad man

3. What family pet joins the sisters in the garden?
(a) Rex the camel
(b) Badshah, the family dog
(c) Jayla the family parrot
(d) Bessie the cow

4. What does Dr.Biswas ask Bim to do?
(a) His laundry
(b) Travel to Ceylon with him
(c) Allow him to move into the house
(d) Meet his mother

5. What did her doctor describe for the mother to deal with her illness?
(a) Strict diet of fruit and vegetables
(b) Alcohol
(c) Walk in the garden every day
(d) Vigorous exercise three times per day

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the children call their father?

2. What poet does Bim read to Raja to make him calm down?

3. Why are the Misras sisters still living at the family home?

4. Who is successful and popular at school?

5. What skill do Raja and Bim possess and use throughout their childhood that Tara does not possess?

(see the answer key)

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