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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baba do that surprises everyone?
(a) He asks for pancakes for breakfast
(b) He leaves the house
(c) He begins speaking Spanish
(d) He announces his upcoming marriage

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

3. What family pet is rescued from the tree in the garden?
(a) Bim's cat
(b) The parrot
(c) Rex the camel
(d) Baba's gecko

4. As a child, what was Tara always expecting?
(a) To find out she was adopted
(b) To find a treasure or become a princess
(c) To be disappointed
(d) To be punished by her parents

5. Who does Dr. Biswas admire above all others?
(a) Gandhi
(b) Mozart
(c) Elvis Presley
(d) Beethoven

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raja say as he is leaving for Hyderabad?

2. What world event occurred that year that made such a difference in the lives of the four children?

3. What did Tara see her father do to her mother long ago?

4. Why can't they visit more often?

5. How does the richness of Hyder Ali's home compare to Raja's home?

(see the answer key)

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