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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 128 - 199).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Bahadur's siblings suggest Jai, Pari and Faiz look for Bahadur?
(a) The running fields.
(b) The railway station.
(c) The school.
(d) The tea shop.

2. What does a chacha in the toilet line say that makes Jai feel like crying in Part III?
(a) It is a sin to be hungry all the time.
(b) Why are the missing children's friends not doing more to try to find them?
(c) Why is it so hard to find missing children?
(d) There is no greater misfortune than to outlive your child.

3. Where does Duttaram ask Jai to deliver tea in Part III?
(a) The courts.
(b) The penthouse.
(c) The school.
(d) A jewelry shop.

4. What does Jai think of Runu-Didi as in Part III?
(a) The ruiner of his happiness.
(b) His best friend.
(c) His ticket out of the basti.
(d) His second mother.

5. What does Bahadur imagine his mother rubbing his chest with when he is sick?
(a) Lard.
(b) Cortisone Cream.
(c) Vaseline.
(d) Vicks Vapo Rub.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term of affection does Jai's mother use for him in Part II?

2. Who is Fatima's pet?

3. What does Quarter always wear?

4. What rumor goes around about Aanchal's boyfriend?

5. What is Jai's plan for helping to find Omvir after he begins his new job in Part III?

(see the answer key)

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