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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bakul say to Tara when she decides to stay with her family that morning instead of going with him to New Delhi?
(a) He wants a divorce
(b) She has gone back to being the hopeless person she was before he married her
(c) She has made a wise decision that he agrees with
(d) She deserves time with her family after spending so much time taking care of his needs

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

3. Who takes care of Raja?
(a) Bim
(b) Baba
(c) Mira
(d) Tara

4. How does Tara, in this chapter, remember her parents?
(a) Loving parents who are involved in their children's futures
(b) People who played cards, year after year, with their friends, and who ignored their children
(c) She does not remember them at all
(d) As reserved, but compassionate

5. Who does Bimla think of when she hears that Gandhi has been killed?
(a) Tara
(b) Dr. Biswas
(c) Mrs. Gandhi
(d) Raja

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it so strange for Bim to ask Baba if he is going to the office that morning?

2. What does Bakul tell people who ask detrimental questions about India?

3. Who does Tara think Bim looks like?

4. What does Bim pull out of the desk to show to Tara that night?

5. Why can't they visit more often?

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