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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Hyder Ali's household members?
(a) They fled to America
(b) They were imprisoned
(c) They were all killed in the riots
(d) They escaped to Hyderabad

2. What did her doctor describe for the mother to deal with her illness?
(a) Strict diet of fruit and vegetables
(b) Alcohol
(c) Vigorous exercise three times per day
(d) Walk in the garden every day

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

4. How does the richness of Hyder Ali's home compare to Raja's home?
(a) Raja's home is full of interesting people and no one visits Ali
(b) Raja's home is shabby and empty, devoid of friends, color and charm
(c) Raja's home is welcoming and warm, and Ali's home is cold and dark
(d) Raja's home is full of love and compassion and Ali's is void of emotion

5. How does Bim react to his interest?
(a) She begins stalking him
(b) She moves away
(c) She falls in love
(d) She ignores him

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is asleep on the veranda when Bakul, Bim and Tara return home?

3. Who does Bim direct her anger to?

4. What episode at school disturbed Tara deeply and made her think of blood?

5. How was Baba different from the other children?

(see the answer key)

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