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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Work Is Struggle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rahel describes Sophie Mol as being ___________.
(a) One Loved a Little Less.
(b) Mud-colored.
(c) Beach-colored.
(d) Boring.

2. When Margaret is a waitress at a London cafe, what does she watch Chacko put into his coffee?
(a) Half a pitcher of cream.
(b) Strawberry jam.
(c) Two heaped spoons of sugar.
(d) A raw egg.

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

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

5. How does Mammachi feel about Margaret Kochamma?
(a) Pities her.
(b) Loves her.
(c) Despises her.
(d) Fears her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rahel's mother melt her wedding ring into?

2. What does Velutha give each of the children the day that Sophie dies?

3. Sophie Mol vows to drink only out of what while she was in Ayemenem?

4. What are the cement kangaroos that fascinate Rahel at the airport?

5. How old are Rahel and Estha when they are reunited as adults?

(see the answer key)

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