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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what language are the modern Indian languages derived?
(a) Sanskrit.
(b) Bengali.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Marathi.

2. What is the name of the Patel's grandson who comes to him when Bade Khan is asking the Patel for a house?
(a) Puttu.
(b) Rahul.
(c) Amir.
(d) Kamal.

3. In Chapter 5, what time are the laborers who arrive at the Skeffington Coffee Estate supposed to be ready to work in the morning?
(a) 5:30 a.m.
(b) 5 a.m.
(c) 6 a.m.
(d) 4:30 a.m.

4. In Belur, how often can the Pariahs enter the temple?
(a) Twice a year.
(b) 4 times a year.
(c) Once a year.
(d) 3 times a year.

5. How many verses does the Mahabharata have?
(a) 214,778.
(b) 98,131.
(c) 186,384.
(d) 48,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, when did the price of rice drop?

2. In Chapter 4, what is Pariah Tippa doing when Moorthy passes by?

3. How much are men and women offered to work on the Skeffington Coffee Estate?

4. How long does Moorthy say that the Mahatma spins every morning?

5. In Chapter 4, over what mountain does the day dawn?

(see the answer key)

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