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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Biswas say is wrong with Bim?
(a) She is getting fat
(b) She is caring for too many sick people
(c) She is getting gray
(d) She is conceited

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

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

5. What was the difference in religion between Raja and Hyder Ali?
(a) Raja is Hindu, Hyder Ali is Muslim
(b) Raja is Hindu, Ali is an atheist
(c) Raja is Hindu, Hyder Ali was Catholic
(d) Raja is Catholic, Ali is Muslim

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Baba get the gramophone?

2. Why does Raja's father refuse to sign for Raja to attend his chosen college?

3. What does Bim claim they do not have enough of for Bakul, yet she pours it generously for the cat and for Baba?

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

5. What does Dr.Biswas ask Bim to do?

(see the answer key)

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