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

2. Who does Jai tell his friends most people in India are kidnapped by?
(a) Strangers.
(b) Family members.
(c) Friends.
(d) Djinns.

3. What does Jai's family most often eat?
(a) Dal and rice.
(b) Samosas.
(c) Lamb curry.
(d) Rotis.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pari tell the person she asks about how to buy metro tickets?

2. Why does Faiz say he is not coming on the metro with Jai and Pari?

3. Where do Jai and his friends often gather and wander?

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

5. What does one have to do to get the spirit's protection that is known for protecting girls and women?

(see the answer key)

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