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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Mrs. Pillai, Mrs. Eapen, Mrs. Rajagopalan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old are Rahel and Estha when they are reunited as adults?
(a) 33.
(b) 21.
(c) 31.
(d) 23.

2. What does Rahel realize as an adult about the way Velutha plays with the children?
(a) She recognizes the creulty.
(b) She believes he meant them harm.
(c) She recognizes the sweetness.
(d) He was trying to get to Ammu.

3. Chacko is a self proclaimed ____________.
(a) Rebel.
(b) Democrat.
(c) Marxist.
(d) Communist.

4. What does Laltain mean?
(a) Loveless.
(b) Lantern.
(c) Little.
(d) Lover.

5. What becomes Kochu Maria's favorite television show?
(a) Hulk Hogan.
(b) Leave it to Beaver.
(c) The Price is Right.
(d) Days of our Lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Velutha notice about Ammu as she watches him play with Rahel on the day Sophie Mol arrives?

2. What do the children do with Velutha while they play on the day Sophie dies?

3. What country is India at war with when Rahel and Estha are born?

4. What part of Estha does Rahel reach out and touch even though he has not even acknowledged her being in the house?

5. As an adult, Rahel contemplates her future prospects. How much money does she have to her name?

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