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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. In Chapter 5, Nanda compares her great-grandaughter’s visit as putting what around her neck?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A noose.
(d) Silk.

2. In Chapter 7, Nanda recalls her husband coming home after dropping off how many guests after a badminton game?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

4. In Chapter 4, the letter from Asha is about which of her daughters?
(a) Tina.
(b) Isla.
(c) Raka.
(d) Tara.

5. In Chapter 5, Nanda thinks of her life at the Vice Chancellor’s house in what state?
(a) Kashmir.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) New York.
(d) Punjab.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nanda’s cook’s name?

2. Where does Asha wish to send her daughter over the summer?

3. Rather than opening the letter right away, Nanda watches what birds fight over an apricot?

4. Where does Asha’s daughter live with her husband and daughter?

5. How is Ila Das’ voice described in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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