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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What skill do Raja and Bim possess and use throughout their childhood that Tara does not possess?
(a) Ability to write
(b) Ability to read
(c) Ability to speak another language
(d) Ability to memorize and recite

2. Why did Baba refuse the new 78 records that Tara found for him?
(a) He does not like Tara
(b) He already has those copies
(c) He is no longer using the gramophone
(d) He only likes the ones he has already

3. What disrupts the neighborhood gathering?
(a) Bakul gets angry and leaves
(b) Curfew bells sound
(c) The city fires are getting dangerously close
(d) Mulk, one of the brothers, gets drunk and abusive

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

5. What is the first discussion the sisters have that shows how different they are from each other?
(a) Growing up and things changing from when they were children
(b) When is Raja arriving
(c) What is today's weather forecast
(d) What is for breakfast

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tara think Bim looks like?

2. Which of the children first grows tired of Aunt Mira's ministrations and leaves the home for other adventures?

3. Why can't they visit more often?

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

5. What does Baba do that surprises everyone?

(see the answer key)

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