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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Bim's students describe Old Delhi?
(a) The place where they wish to live forever
(b) As a great cemetery, with every house a tomb
(c) A vibrant city representing progress
(d) A bustling business center

2. What did the boys say Tara looked like when her hair was cut off?
(a) A dog
(b) A turtle
(c) A pigeon
(d) Roy Rogers

3. What family pet is rescued from the tree in the garden?
(a) The parrot
(b) Rex the camel
(c) Bim's cat
(d) Baba's gecko

4. When Bakul sees Bim with her students, what does he think?
(a) That Bim is a bad teacher
(b) That Bim is in love with one of her students
(c) That Bim has grown fat and ugly
(d) That perhaps he has married the wrong sister

5. What did Mira give the children that their own parents did not?
(a) Compassion and attention
(b) Strict discipline and punishment
(c) Presents and money
(d) Drugs and alcohol

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Raja share his knowledge and dreams with in the family?

2. What happened to Hyder Ali's household members?

3. What did Tara think was happening?

4. What world event occurred that year that made such a difference in the lives of the four children?

5. Who does Bimla think of when she hears that Gandhi has been killed?

(see the answer key)

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