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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Misras brothers still living alone at their family home?
(a) They were wounded in the war
(b) They are drunkards and their wives have left them
(c) The Misras sisters have asked them to come home
(d) Their wives have left them for other men

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 Hindu, Hyder Ali was Catholic
(d) Raja is Catholic, Ali is Muslim

3. Who takes care of Raja?
(a) Baba
(b) Bim
(c) Mira
(d) Tara

4. What is the first discussion the sisters have that shows how different they are from each other?
(a) What is today's weather forecast
(b) What is for breakfast
(c) When is Raja arriving
(d) Growing up and things changing from when they were children

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bakul sees Bim with her students, what does he think?

2. How often do Bakul and Tara visit Bim and Baba?

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

4. What does Bim compare her cat to?

5. What happens to the mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bim as an adult woman, including her attitude towards her family members as well as her appearance.

2. Why is Bim's conversation with the elder Misras important to the plot?

3. Describe the family home and the feeling you get about it.

4. What is symbolic about the father's car that was left in the garage after his death?

5. Why do you think Bim believes she is seeing Aunt Mira's ghost in the garden?

6. Why is Raja so upset about the whereabouts of the family of Hyder Ali Sahid?

7. Describe Aunt Mira's behavior in this chapter.

8. What are some of the basic differences between Tara and Bim? Examine their appearance, their attitudes, their sense of family.

9. What resulted from Raja's admiration of Hyder Ali Sahid?

10. Why does Raja leave Bim alone to care for Baba?

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