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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Kochu Thomban.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Kochu Maria?
(a) Rahel's best friend.
(b) Baby Kochamma's sister.
(c) The family servant.
(d) Estha's wife.

2. What does Rahel think the temple of Kochu Thomban smells like?
(a) Rain.
(b) Death.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Rot.

3. The kathakali performs dances about what?
(a) The End of Days.
(b) The Heart of Darkness.
(c) The Great Stories.
(d) The History of the World.

4. Who teaches the twins to swim?
(a) Velutha.
(b) Ammu.
(c) Their father.
(d) Chacko.

5. What does Rahel take to the temple elephant, Kochu Thomban?
(a) Apple.
(b) Money.
(c) Coconut.
(d) Jar of pickles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is pleased to know that Rahel still enjoys the kathakali?

2. What does Mombatti mean?

3. What is the name of the original owner of the History House estate?

4. How old is Rahel when her banished mother comes to visit her in Ayemenem?

5. When they are children, what does Rahel steal from Baby Kochamma after Estha leaves?

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