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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, A Few Hours Later.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Rahel and Estha go after they search for Sophie by the river?
(a) Velutha's hut.
(b) Home.
(c) The pickle factory.
(d) The History House.

2. In her dream, which of the following animals does Ammu NOT see?
(a) Moths.
(b) Sacred elephants.
(c) Red cow.
(d) Fish.

3. What does Margaret Kochamma say over and over again?
(a) Oh dear.
(b) Bloody well.
(c) Righto.
(d) Jolly well.

4. What color is Sophie Mol's hair?
(a) Deep red-brown.
(b) Dark red.
(c) Jet black.
(d) Light blond.

5. What are the cement kangaroos that fascinate Rahel at the airport?
(a) Trash cans.
(b) Benches.
(c) Sculptures.
(d) Directional signs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tone is Chacko using as he makes introductions at the airport?

2. What do Estha and Rahel hold in their laps on the way to the airport?

3. What causes the children's boat to overturn the night that Sophie Mol drowns?

4. Baby Kochamma tells Rahel and Estha as they wait for the plane to arrive that they are what?

5. Where does Ammu tell the children she should have taken them the night they ran away with Sophie Mol?

(see the answer key)

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