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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 - Part III: Chapters 1 -13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Nanda and Raka feel watching the storm in Part II, Chapter 15?
(a) Happy.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Restless.
(d) Peaceful.

2. Who told Raka about the event she sneaks out to see in Part II, Chapter 10?
(a) Nanda.
(b) Asha.
(c) Ram Lal.
(d) Tara.

3. Who does Nanda tell Raka left her family behind after camping by a river in Kashmir?
(a) Nanda.
(b) Nanda’s grandfather.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

4. Who does Ila Das say hates her and blames for getting in the way of her work?
(a) Preet Singh.
(b) The police.
(c) The priest.
(d) The postman.

5. After finding out of Ila’s death, Nanda begins to acknowledge what part of herself and her life?
(a) Her kindness.
(b) The beauty.
(c) The lies.
(d) Her age.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Nanda thinks of her life at the Vice Chancellor’s house in what state?

2. Ila Das left her position at the college after not getting what position?

3. What did Ila Das become “at Nanda Kaul’s suggestion and Mr. Kauls’ invitation” (123)?

4. What had Raka’s parents told her of the beauty of, which she sees out her window at Carignano?

5. What is Ila Das’ sister’s name?

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