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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) Mrs. Gandhi
(b) Tara
(c) Dr. Biswas
(d) Raja

2. What does Bim return with from Hyder Ali Sahib's house?
(a) A dog, a servant, and the gramophone
(b) Furniture, money and some letters
(c) Books, a dog and a car
(d) A dog, a cat, and some food

3. What does Bim claim they do not have enough of for Bakul, yet she pours it generously for the cat and for Baba?
(a) Water
(b) Milk
(c) Beer
(d) Tea

4. Who does Raja suggest to take over the family business?
(a) Dr. Biswas
(b) Tara
(c) Aunt Mira
(d) Baba

5. Why does Dr. Biswas think Bim is not interested in his courtship?
(a) Because she is in love with someone else
(b) She has dedicated her life to caring for her aunt and her brothers
(c) She is not interested in men
(d) She wants to become a num

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bim attempt to do when she joins the others in the garden area and begins talking?

2. What childhood event do the Misras sisters remind Tara of that night?

3. What overcomes Tara when she is at her family home?

4. In the summer of what year does Bim think time stopped for the family?

5. Where does Bim go with the Doctor?

(see the answer key)

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