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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Raja admire the most?
(a) HIndi
(b) English
(c) Urdu
(d) Spanish

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

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

4. What event at school upsets Tara so much she lies to avoid it?
(a) Class picture day
(b) Charity Thursdays
(c) Spelling tests
(d) Sports Day

5. What did Tara see her father do to her mother long ago?
(a) Give her an injection for her diabetes
(b) Make love to her
(c) Yell at her
(d) Slap her

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aunt Mira ask the chidren's parents for a cow?

2. Why does Dr. Biswas think Bim is not interested in his courtship?

3. What is the first discussion the sisters have that shows how different they are from each other?

4. What honor did Bim receive in school?

5. What does Dr.Biswas ask Bim to do?

(see the answer key)

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