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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the narrator's meeting with the monk, why does he avoid the caves?
(a) So he won't meet another stranger.
(b) He's afraid of spiders.
(c) So he won't get lost.
(d) He's afraid of the dark.

2. In the story of the Kabirvad Tree, what created it?
(a) The Narmada River.
(b) Buddha.
(c) The Jain monk's prayers.
(d) Kabir's toothbrush.

3. Why won't the narrator go into the caves?
(a) They're private property.
(b) There are snakes.
(c) He's afraid of the dark.
(d) They're haunted.

4. Why do Jain monks cover their mouths?
(a) To prevent themselves from talking too much.
(b) To conceal their good looks.
(c) So they won't get ill.
(d) To prevent accidentally killing insects.

5. Who is charged with Imrat's murder?
(a) Master Mohan.
(b) Imrat's classmate.
(c) Master Mohan's wife.
(d) The musicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator enjoys Tariq Mia's song until he realizes how _______ the lyrics are.

2. Why does the monk's father regret letting his son live in the West?

3. Why does Imrat have to practice in the park?

4. What is the benefit of Imrat performing in the park?

5. What cheers the narrator after his talk with Tariq Mia?

(see the answer key)

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