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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Tara gets older, she no longer seeks comfort from Aunt Mira. Where does she go?
(a) To the neighbors house to spend time with the Misras sisters
(b) To movies in town
(c) She runs away from home with one of the Misras sisters
(d) To Hyder Ali's house

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

3. What does Tara say she wants to be when she grows up?
(a) A mother
(b) A caregiver
(c) A teacher
(d) A card player

4. What happens when Raja's friends at Hindu College find out he believes the idea of Pakistan is feasible?
(a) They try to kill him
(b) They change their opinion and view to his
(c) They write letters to the newspaper in protest
(d) They become his enemies

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Raja gets older, what other activity does he get involved in at Hyder Ali's home?

2. What honor did Raja receive in school?

3. What is Tara's reaction to Bim's behavior regarding the letter?

4. What do Bim and the old man discuss?

5. What does Dr. Biswas recommend as treatment for Aunt Mira?

(see the answer key)

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