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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. Why does Jai not feel like gathering clues about the missing Muslim children?
(a) He has to concentrate on running instead.
(b) He has to concentrate on helping Faiz make money to feed his family instead.
(c) He does not think he will be able to find them no matter how much information he gathers.
(d) He does not care about Muslims, only Hindus.

2. What was Aanchal going to classes to learn?
(a) Math.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Dental hygiene.
(d) English.

3. What deal do Runu and Jai make in Part III?
(a) They will both go to college somehow.
(b) They will both get jobs to help their parents pay bills.
(c) Runu can go to training and Jai can go to work, and neither will tell on the other.
(d) They will both steal money and return it together.

4. Where does Quarter spend nearly every night?
(a) The lake.
(b) The theka.
(c) The video game arcade.
(d) The tea shop.

5. What does Jai think about the T.V.-repair chacha?
(a) He seems very reluctant to talk with them.
(b) He is very, very old.
(c) He seems suspicious.
(d) He is the nicest person Jai has ever met.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part IV, what beloved pet is killed in a brutal way?

2. Who does Faiz want to question first?

3. Where does Faiz work?

4. Who is an object of power and fascination in the basti?

5. How does the baba bless people?

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