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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. What had Raka’s parents told her of the beauty of, which she sees out her window at Carignano?
(a) Nanda’s Garden.
(b) The Pasteur Institute.
(c) The Himalayas.
(d) Carignano.

2. In Part III, Chapter 9, as Ram Lal lights the hamam, Ila Das says it is so dry she would not do what for fear of forest fires?
(a) Cook dinner.
(b) Take a bath.
(c) Light a match.
(d) Make tea.

3. What does Nanda tell Raka was needed in order to travel to Tibet back when her father went there when she was young?
(a) Tons of money.
(b) A travel visa.
(c) A passport.
(d) Government arrangements and military aid.

4. What does Ram Lal say he and Nanda are at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Old.
(b) Sad.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Hilarious.

5. When was Nanda’s house built?
(a) 1804.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1843.
(d) 1943.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nanda tell Raka her bronze Buddha was purchased?

2. Where does Nanda suggest they go for their walk in Part II, Chapter 7?

3. At the end of Part II, Chapter 21, what does Nanda decide she will not leave to Raka after she dies?

4. Nanda tells Raka that when her mother came to visit Carignano she sang that rainy days were what?

5. Where does Ila Das stop on her way home from her tea at Nanda’s house?

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