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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. Baby Kochamma tells Rahel and Estha as they wait for the plane to arrive that they are what?
(a) Naughty children.
(b) The Welcoming Committee.
(c) Good boys and girls.
(d) Ambassadors of India.

2. What is Sophie Mol wearing the night she drowns?
(a) A red Mickey Mouse sweatshirt.
(b) Yellow bell-bottoms.
(c) A mauve corduroy pinafore.
(d) A purple sari.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the hotel where Rahel's family stays before going to the airport?

2. Ammu listens to music on her_____________.

3. In her dream, which of the following animals does Ammu NOT see?

4. What does Margaret Kochamma say over and over again?

5. Who does Rahel ask Ammu about and ruin the mood of a pleasant afternoon?

(see the answer key)

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