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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it so strange for Bim to ask Baba if he is going to the office that morning?
(a) He is mentally retarded and never goes to the office
(b) Bim usually does not speak to Baba in the morning
(c) He has already mentioned going to the track that morning
(d) He is usually off on Tuesdays

2. What talent did their brother Raja have that developed into a career for him?
(a) He was a great cook
(b) He sang rock and roll
(c) He wrote poetry
(d) He drove race cars

3. How often do Bakul and Tara visit Bim and Baba?
(a) Daily
(b) Every three to five years
(c) Every summer
(d) Never

4. Which neighbors do Bakul, Bim and Tara decide to visit that night?
(a) Gandhi
(b) Hyder Ali Sahib
(c) Misras
(d) Aunt Mira's family

5. How was Mira treated by her husband's family after he died?
(a) As if she were the Queen of India
(b) As if she were their slave
(c) As if she were a valued member of the family
(d) With respect and love

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did their brother Raja admire above all?

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

4. As Tara gets older, she no longer seeks comfort from Aunt Mira. Where does she go?

5. What family pet is rescued from the tree in the garden?

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