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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the monk's father, what do people from the West see of India?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Culture.
(d) Beauty.

3. What is the narrator's job at the guesthouse?
(a) Manager.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Owner.
(d) Maintenance.

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

5. When a Jain becomes a monk, what part of the ceremony marks their departure from the world?
(a) Charity.
(b) Blessing.
(c) Song.
(d) Prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Jain monks shave their heads?

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

3. In the monk's story, when his chariot is being swarmed, what is the fear in his father's eyes?

4. The narrator took the job at the guesthouse after what event?

5. For some time, the narrator feels ________ by the monk's story.

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