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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Cochin Harbor Terminus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hangs on the wall at the entrance of the Kochamma house?
(a) Stuffed antelope head.
(b) Stuffed marlin.
(c) Stuffed bison head.
(d) Stuffed Elephant head.

2. What language do Rahel and Estha speak to each other as children?
(a) Malayalam.
(b) Arabic.
(c) Hindi.
(d) Morovian.

3. Where does Chacko, Rahel's uncle, study?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Boston University.
(c) University of Delhi.
(d) Harvard.

4. Which character in The Sound of Music does Rahel identify with most?
(a) Baron von Trapp.
(b) The youngest daughter.
(c) The oldest daughter.
(d) Maria.

5. What are the scars from on Mammachi's head?
(a) Beatings from Pappachi.
(b) Boat accident.
(c) Brain surgery.
(d) Car accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mammachi do to welcome Sophie and Margaret into her home?

2. After Ammu is banished from the house, what illness does she have when she comes back to visit Rahel?

3. The author describes Velutha as being as lonely as a ________________.

4. After Ammu is banished from the house, which of the following is NOT a gift she gives to Rahel when she visits?

5. What does Velutha make the twins promise about the boat they find?

(see the answer key)

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