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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bim use this old letter from Raja?
(a) To remind her to pay the rent
(b) To remind her how angry she was when the letter came
(c) To remember her brother's handwriting
(d) To blackmail Tara

2. At what age was Aunt Mira widowed?
(a) 25
(b) 50
(c) 17
(d) 15

3. In the summer of what year does Bim think time stopped for the family?
(a) 1965
(b) 1982
(c) 1947
(d) 1908

4. What episode at school disturbed Tara deeply and made her think of blood?
(a) One of the teachers dies in class
(b) A bird hits the school room window and dies
(c) One of the girls in class injures their head
(d) The shooting of a mad dog that was hiding under one of the buildings

5. What does Dr. Biswas recommend as treatment for Aunt Mira?
(a) Give her alcohol
(b) Counseling, and AA meetings
(c) Have her killed
(d) Put her in a home

Short Answer Questions

1. When Raja is away from home one afternoon, what do Bim and Tara do?

2. Who does Raja share his knowledge and dreams with in the family?

3. What do Bim and the old man discuss?

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

5. How was Mira treated by her husband's family after he died?

(see the answer key)

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