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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 266 - 338).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jai think his mother is trying to make him feel guilty in Part IV?
(a) She is sorry she did not become a teacher like she wanted to.
(b) She is mad at Drunkard Laloo.
(c) She is afraid of her hi-fi madam boss.
(d) She is sore from working all the time.

2. What does Christmas day also mean for Jai's family?
(a) It is the day of the Hindu Samaj puja to ask their gods to vanquish the great evil in the basti.
(b) The day of blessing the clothes.
(c) The day of big exams.
(d) The day taxes are due.

3. What had Runu considered Jai with from when he was born?
(a) A blend of jealousy and hurt.
(b) A blend of loathing and admiration.
(c) A blend of jealousy and love.
(d) A blend of love and suspicion.

4. What does Runu tell the boy who has a crush on her, gently?
(a) To try praying at the temple more often.
(b) To try washing at the complex more often.
(c) To try Clearasil.
(d) To try deodorant.

5. What is a terrible sign of pollution in Jai's city?
(a) The rain is green.
(b) Dog poop.
(c) Burning trash.
(d) Smog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pari think a lot of activity surrounding the kidnappings is happening?

2. What do the Christmas holidays mean for Jai and his friends?

3. Where does Bahadur sometimes work?

4. Who is Jai's main teacher?

5. What does Jai's family most often eat?

(see the answer key)

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