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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 200 - 265).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old woman at the railway station try to give Pari and Jai?
(a) Tea.
(b) A video.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Money.

2. What does Runu-Didi say that prompts her father to slap her?
(a) She tells her parents she is running away.
(b) She tells her parents they are poor and ignorant.
(c) She asks her parents why they had Jai if they could not look after him.
(d) She tells her parents she will go to college no matter what.

3. Why do Jai, Pari, and Faiz get a few days off from school in Part II?
(a) Because of the flood.
(b) Because of the kidnappings.
(c) Because of the smog.
(d) Because of the heat.

4. What important test did Aanchal fail?
(a) Her dental exams.
(b) Her chemistry exams.
(c) Her tenth-standard exams.
(d) Her college entry exams.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the policeman tell Pari when she threatens to expose the terrible conditions of the prison?

2. Why does Jai get a job?

3. Why does Ma think Runu-Didi is late coming home in Part IV?

4. What does Kirpal-Sir say more than any other word?

5. Who is Aanchal's boyfriend?

(see the answer key)

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