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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 happens to Chandni's Ma at the police station?
(a) The police beat her.
(b) She got lost on the way home.
(c) The mob grabbed her and told her to go home.
(d) The police told her they would do everything they could.

2. How does the baba bless people?
(a) By tripping them.
(b) By thumping them vigorously on the back.
(c) By cutting their hair.
(d) By pinching their ears.

3. Who are the only ones who know Mental's real name?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughters.
(c) His best friends.
(d) His boys.

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

5. What lie does Jai tell his parents about why he was working secretly?
(a) He wanted to help buy new clothes for Ma.
(b) He wanted to help Runu-Didi afford new running shoes.
(c) He wanted to give money to Pari.
(d) He wanted to give money to Faiz.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aanchal threaten to do if the man who is harassing her does not stop?

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

3. Where do Bahadur's siblings suggest Jai, Pari and Faiz look for Bahadur?

4. Why is Jai so alarmed when Papa hits Runu?

5. What does Jai think about the T.V.-repair chacha?

(see the answer key)

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