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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tariq Mia begin to tell the narrator his story?
(a) So he will appreciate nature.
(b) So he will take life less seriously.
(c) So he will better understand the human heart.
(d) So he will understand true struggle.

2. How much does the Jain monk's father have to pay for his son to renounce the world?
(a) One million rupees.
(b) Two thousand rupees.
(c) 62 million rupees.
(d) 50 rupees.

3. Why does the Jain monk clear the bugs off the boulder?
(a) The boulder is rolling.
(b) Bugs scare him.
(c) He collects bugs.
(d) So he doesn't crush them.

4. The woman claims her teacher is a ______.
(a) God.
(b) Fraud.
(c) Idol.
(d) Genius.

5. Why is the narrator concerned about Nitin running off?
(a) It's not safe in the neighborhood at night.
(b) Nitin's father will be angry.
(c) He may not come back.
(d) Nitin is unstable.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Jain monk's story, the crowd at the ceremony is excited by what, other than his diamonds?

2. Where does the narrator walk in Mahadeo?

3. Why does Nitin create a new persona?

4. What skills were courtesans supposed to teach noblemen?

5. What is the benefit of Nitin going to Vano Village?

(see the answer key)

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