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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 Omvir fear will happen to him if he does not get out of his basti?
(a) He will never fulfill his dreams of being a famous runner.
(b) He will never finish school.
(c) He will follow in his father's footsteps and be an unhappy, financially insecure man.
(d) He will never be a good chef.

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

3. How much money does Jai steal from the Parachute tub?
(a) 500 rupees.
(b) 400 rupees.
(c) 100 rupees.
(d) 1,000 rupees.

4. What chases Omvir in Part II?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Other children.
(d) Cats.

5. Why do Omvir's classmates not have much to say about him?
(a) He blends in very well.
(b) He is hardly ever at school.
(c) He goes by a different name.
(d) He is very shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pari ask Kirpal-Sir to do in Part I that angers him?

2. What do Pari, Jai and Faiz ask Bahadur's Ma for?

3. Which transport hub does Jai live near?

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

5. Who is Bahadur's Papa?

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