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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 65 - 127).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does one neighbor say to Jai's parents about the future of the basti because of police involvement in the disappearance of children?
(a) They will lose their homes.
(b) They will all be beaten.
(c) They will all lose their pets.
(d) They will all be thrown in jail.

2. Who are the only ones who know Mental's real name?
(a) His wife.
(b) His best friends.
(c) His daughters.
(d) His boys.

3. How does Pari plan on returning her ticket money to Faiz?
(a) She does not know.
(b) By teaching cooking classes.
(c) By stealing food to give to him and his family.
(d) By working.

4. Who is the second child to disappear, in Part II?
(a) Beri.
(b) Omvir.
(c) Aanchal.
(d) Chandi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a terrible sign of pollution in Jai's city?

2. Why does Jai think Quarter might possibly be the one snatching children?

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

4. What is one of Jai's favorite television shows?

5. What did Jai's Ma trade Runu's gold-plated medal for running for?

(see the answer key)

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