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

2. What is Nanda’s cook’s name?
(a) Ram Lal.
(b) Asha.
(c) Tara.
(d) Raka.

3. Chapter 9 describes how Nanda moved to Carignano after what event in her life?
(a) Her daughter’s illness.
(b) Her husband’s resignation.
(c) Her retirement.
(d) Her husband’s death.

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

5. How does Raka feel when Nanda offers to join her in Part II, Chapter 7?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ila Das call Nanda from in Part II, Chapter 21?

2. Nanda decides against writing a will because she does not want to have to invite who over?

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

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

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

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