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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 - Part II: Chapter 7 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which former residents of Carignano planted carnations and a yellow rose creeper, which was still there when Nanda moved in?
(a) The Hughes sisters.
(b) Miss Mavis and the pastor.
(c) The Shrewsburys.
(d) The Applebys.

2. Who is the author of Fire on the Mountain?
(a) Desa Anita.
(b) Anne Desai.
(c) Anita Dennis.
(d) Anita Desai.

3. Where does Asha’s daughter live with her husband and daughter?
(a) Kasauli.
(b) Geneva.
(c) Carignano.
(d) Kashmir.

4. Which of her children is Nanda’s letter from?
(a) Tara.
(b) Asha.
(c) Raka.
(d) Esme.

5. What does Raka sneak out to see at the beginning of Part II, Chapter 10?
(a) A big party at the club.
(b) Monkey Point.
(c) The jackals.
(d) The burnt cottage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book is Nanda reading at the start of Part I, Chapter 8?

2. After seeing a headless man with a shawl dripping with blood, Raka runs off doing what?

3. What is the title of Part II?

4. Who calls Nanda at the start of Chapter 6?

5. What does Nanda tell Raka is “everywhere” (57) in Part II, Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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