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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. Where do Bahadur's siblings suggest Jai, Pari and Faiz look for Bahadur?
(a) The running fields.
(b) The tea shop.
(c) The school.
(d) The railway station.

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

3. What does Jai see Bahadur's mother give to the policeman?
(a) Money.
(b) Her gold chain.
(c) Her food.
(d) Her entire wallet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Jai steal from the Parachute tub?

2. Why does Jai tell policemen he is out of school in Part I?

3. What does Pari do that Jai thinks might be a good idea for him to do, too?

4. What blocks Omvir's escape in Part II?

5. Why does the policeman tell Jai they do not arrest djinns?

(see the answer key)

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