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

2. What does Faiz say evil djinns are sometimes called?
(a) Rumi.
(b) Shaitan.
(c) Jana.
(d) Fara.

3. How do the basti people generally treat the baba in Part IV?
(a) With anger.
(b) With indifference.
(c) With reverence and deference.
(d) With suspicion.

4. What does Pari do that Jai thinks might be a good idea for him to do, too?
(a) Gets a job.
(b) Strength trains.
(c) Cooks for herself.
(d) Keeps a notebook.

5. What is the wrestler-man's real name?
(a) Firpal.
(b) Varun.
(c) Midal.
(d) Jundal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the poster with photos of the missing children in Part IV say?

2. What chases Omvir in Part II?

3. Who is the spirit who supposedly looks after young women?

4. Who are the only ones who know Mental's real name?

5. Who do some children tell Pari and Jai they should talk to about finding Bahadur when they take the Purple Line train?

(see the answer key)

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