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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 - Part I: Chapters 1 - 7 .

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) Miss Mavis and the pastor.
(b) The Shrewsburys.
(c) The Applebys.
(d) The Hughes sisters.

2. According to the description in Chapter 5, how did others view Nanda when she lived in the Vice Chancellor’s house?
(a) A peasant.
(b) Annoying.
(c) A maid.
(d) A queen.

3. What is the title of Part I?
(a) Nanda Kaul at Carignano.
(b) Nanda Kaul and Ram Lal.
(c) Nanda and the Vice Chancellor.
(d) Nanda gets a visit.

4. Rather than opening the letter right away, Nanda watches what birds fight over an apricot?
(a) Bul-bul.
(b) Hens.
(c) Robins.
(d) Blue jays.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many letters does the postman give to Nanda in Chapter 3?

2. What is the main character of Fire on the Mountain’s name?

3. In Chapter 7, Nanda recalls her husband coming home after dropping off how many guests after a badminton game?

4. When was Nanda’s house built?

5. In Chapter 4, the letter from Asha is about which of her daughters?

(see the answer key)

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