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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 Faiz call his mother?
(a) Mamo.
(b) Ammi.
(c) Ma.
(d) Mother.

2. What does Omvir sometimes forget is a hi-fi building in Part II?
(a) Golden Gates.
(b) Palace Temple.
(c) Maple Towers.
(d) Spring Street.

3. What does Pari do that Jai thinks might be a good idea for him to do, too?
(a) Keeps a notebook.
(b) Strength trains.
(c) Gets a job.
(d) Cooks for herself.

4. Who waits with Runu-Didi and Jai at their house until their mother gets home on the last day of the year?
(a) Fatima.
(b) Pari's Ma.
(c) Kirpal-Sir.
(d) Shanti-Chachi.

5. What day of the week does Jai work?
(a) Friday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the police sometimes threaten for Jai's basti?

2. Why does Jai get a job?

3. What does Jai tell the policeman after looking at his shoes?

4. How does the baba bless people?

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

(see the answer key)

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