View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Moraes say helped Aurora when Abraham collapsed?
(a) an old mushroom-selling crone
(b) the three girls
(c) peg-leg Lambajan Chandiwala
(d) a mysterious dark-skinned man

2. What led Francisco da Gama to make changes in the house and chapel?
(a) Ghandian simplicity
(b) religious fervor
(c) punishment for Epifania
(d) artistic temperament

3. What angers Aires by their disappearance?
(a) his beloved ivories and Ganesha statues
(b) his latest two lovers
(c) his little black address and telephone book
(d) his transvestite clothes

4. About what does Moraes soliloquize at the beginning of chapter 7?
(a) the fear he has of death
(b) the authentic diversity of India
(c) the reason he is being pursued
(d) the reason for his tale

5. How does Moraes say Aurora became so famous at the Ganesha festival?
(a) by underwriting the cost of Ganesha celebrations
(b) by dancing on the roof of her house
(c) by painting protraits of Ganesha
(d) by throwing lavish parties for Ganesha

Short Answer Questions

1. What foils the plan to take over the family business?

2. How does Aurora treat Abraham?

3. What are Epifania's last words?

4. Where did Aurora and Abraham have sex the first time?

5. How does Epifania classify the renovated chapel?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 290 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample