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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. Where does Bahadur's brother tell Jai and the others he used to talk about running away to?
(a) Jaira.
(b) Manali.
(c) Kerala.
(d) New Dheli.

2. What does one have to do to get the spirit's protection that is known for protecting girls and women?
(a) Turn in a circle three times.
(b) Just think of her.
(c) Leave her an offering.
(d) Call out a special prayer.

3. What does Jai's Ma tell him the hi-fi people are trying to get rid of?
(a) The toilet stalls.
(b) The bastis like theirs.
(c) The rickshaws.
(d) The rubbish ground.

4. What is the word for "settlement" in this novel?
(a) Basti.
(b) Vai.
(c) Marun.
(d) Rasti.

5. Where does Bahadur sometimes work?
(a) A tea shop.
(b) A book shop.
(c) An electronics repair shop.
(d) A bike repair shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form do djinns sometimes take, according to legends?

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

3. Where do Jai and his friends often gather and wander?

4. What had Runu considered Jai with from when he was born?

5. Who are Jai's best friends?

(see the answer key)

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