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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Raja gets older, what other activity does he get involved in at Hyder Ali's home?
(a) He chews betel leaves with the servants
(b) He joins the circle of older men on the lawn, partaking in discussions
(c) He begins embroidery with the women
(d) He begins to do all the cooking for the family

2. Why are the Misras sisters still living at the family home?
(a) Their husbands have abandoned them
(b) They want to be with their brothers
(c) They have a home based internet business
(d) They were wounded in the war

3. When Bim and Baba return from Hyder Ali Sahib's house, what has happened?
(a) Aunt Mira has lost her mind and is running through the garden naked
(b) All of the roses have died
(c) Tara has run off with Bakul
(d) The cow has drowned in the garden

4. What event at school upsets Tara so much she lies to avoid it?
(a) Charity Thursdays
(b) Spelling tests
(c) Class picture day
(d) Sports Day

5. What did Raja want to be when he was grown up?
(a) A Hero
(b) A librarian
(c) A soldier
(d) A writer

Short Answer 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?

2. Who does Bim choose to speak to rather than the Misras brothers and sisters?

3. What did Tara think was happening?

4. What happens to the mother?

5. Which neighbors do Bakul, Bim and Tara decide to visit that night?

(see the answer key)

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