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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her mind, what does Bim compare Bakul and Tara, the Misras, Raja and his family to?
(a) Family pets
(b) Roses
(c) Mosquitoes
(d) Enemies

2. Where has Bakul been posted when he comes to ask Bim for permission to marry Tara?
(a) Ceylon
(b) Russia
(c) Pakistan
(d) United States

3. How does this family dispose of the dead?
(a) Burial in an expensive crypt
(b) Cremation
(c) Burial at sea
(d) Burial in a plot in the back yard

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

5. Who begins to show interest in Bim?
(a) Dr. Biswas
(b) One of her students
(c) Sharma
(d) A Buddhist monk

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tara remember going for escape from the neglect of her parents?

2. What childhood event do the Misras sisters remind Tara of that night?

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

4. Who does Dr. Biswas admire above all others?

5. What does Bim pull out of the desk to show to Tara that night?

(see the answer key)

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