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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Prakash's benefactor?
(a) Masterji.
(b) Professor Vadhera.
(c) Pitaji.
(d) Masterji's nephew in California.

2. Who is Dida?
(a) Mataji's mother.
(b) Jasmine's sister.
(c) Pitaji's mother.
(d) Jasmine's aunt.

3. What farewell present did Kingsland slip into Jasmine's hand just before they docked in America?
(a) A knife.
(b) Money.
(c) A ring.
(d) A Bible.

4. When Half-Face told the illegals he was smuggling and to hit the water if they hear three blasts of the whistle, what did Jasmine recall?
(a) The first time she took a shower.
(b) The mad dog floating down the nullah.
(c) The smell of toilets in the Indian courtyards.
(d) The stench of the dead dog from the river.

5. What is the name of the boat Jasmine stows away on during the last leg of her journey?
(a) Hauled Over.
(b) Still Floatin'.
(c) Catchin' Dreams.
(d) The Gulf Shuttle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jasmine in the beginning of the novel?

2. What smell haunts Jasmine every time she takes a sip of water?

3. The technical institutes that Prakash wanted to apply to were located in what state?

4. What was used to wound the mad dog?

5. Who told Jasmine of Masterji's murder?

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