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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What overcomes Tara when she is at her family home?
(a) Energy, excitement and enthusiasm
(b) Heat, laziness, intimidation by her sister
(c) Sneezing and coughing
(d) An urge to cook

3. What childhood event do the Misras sisters remind Tara of that night?
(a) When the mad dog was shot at school
(b) When the bees attacked Bim
(c) When the children first see Hyder Ali Sahib
(d) When their parents died

4. What is Tara's reaction to Bim's behavior regarding the letter?
(a) Tara agrees that Raja is evil
(b) Tara is too busy looking at her fingernails to listen
(c) Tara is shocked and tries to convince Bim that Raja is not a bad man
(d) Tara decides to show the letter to Bakul to intercede on Bim's behalf

5. What does Mulk accuse his sisters of doing to him?
(a) Stealing his musical instruments
(b) Running off his wife
(c) Running off his musicians and denying him money
(d) Kidnapping his children

Short Answer Questions

1. What family pet joins the sisters in the garden?

2. Who did their brother Raja admire above all?

3. What is the first discussion the sisters have that shows how different they are from each other?

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

5. What does Tara ask Bim to do?

(see the answer key)

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