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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disrupts the neighborhood gathering?
(a) Bakul gets angry and leaves
(b) Mulk, one of the brothers, gets drunk and abusive
(c) The city fires are getting dangerously close
(d) Curfew bells sound

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

3. 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 were wounded in the war
(d) They have a home based internet business

4. In this chapter, what does Tara apologize to Bim for?
(a) Departing so soon after marriage and leaving Bim to care for Baba
(b) Eating all the oranges
(c) Marrying Baku when she knew Bim was in love with him
(d) Cutting Bim's hair off

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aunt Mira treat Baba?

2. What does Baba do that surprises everyone?

3. What illness does Raja get that summer?

4. What does Baba say?

5. Which of the children first grows tired of Aunt Mira's ministrations and leaves the home for other adventures?

(see the answer key)

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