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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. Who does Rahel meet as she is walking along the river remembering her childhood?
(a) Baby Kochamma.
(b) Kari Saipu.
(c) Chacko.
(d) Comrade Pillai.

2. What is the condition of the family home the day Estha and Rahel are reunited?
(a) Empty of furniture.
(b) Spotless.
(c) Filthy.
(d) Elegantly remodeled.

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

4. What is Estha wearing the day they go to The Sound of Music?
(a) Beige and pointy shoes.
(b) Silk shirt and gold chains.
(c) Blue suede shoes.
(d) Leather jacket.

5. What does Rahel wear to the airport to pick up Margaret and Sophie Mol?
(a) Bell-bottoms and a hat.
(b) Polka-dotted pants.
(c) A yellow sari.
(d) A lacy dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rahel never writes letters to Estha when they are apart because she says you can't write letters to ____________.

2. What is Estha thinking about as he silently watches Rahel go through their childhood notebooks?

3. What does Rahel realize as an adult about the way Velutha plays with the children?

4. What are the scars from on Mammachi's head?

5. What does Rahel call the man who shows them to the theater door when they go to the movies?

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