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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 64).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the policeman tell Jai they do not arrest djinns?
(a) The djinns would curse the police.
(b) The jails cannot hold them.
(c) The djinns would just break out.
(d) There are no such thing as djinns.

2. Who is an object of power and fascination in the basti?
(a) Netoal.
(b) Faiz.
(c) Quarter.
(d) Bhai.

3. How do the boys call on Mental's protection after he dies?
(a) By offering him a blanket.
(b) By calling his real name.
(c) By chanting a prayer in song.
(d) By going to a spot where they used to meet.

4. What kind of television shows does Jai like the best?
(a) Cartoons from America.
(b) Detective and police shows.
(c) Science fiction shows.
(d) Romances.

5. Where do Jai and his friends often gather and wander?
(a) Hirpai Bazaar.
(b) The Pub.
(c) The School Yard.
(d) Bhoot Bazaar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jai appreciate about the way Runu-Didi is at school with him?

2. What does Jai call his mother's boss?

3. Who is Bahadur's Papa?

4. How does Bahadur feel about the T.V.-repair chacha?

5. Who was the kindly boss-man of about 20 children?

(see the answer key)

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