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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What of the river's can the narrator hear at night?
(a) Its whisper.
(b) Its waves.
(c) Its heartbeat.
(d) Its fish.

2. What religion is Tariq Mia?
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Christian.

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

4. If Master Mohan had the title _______, he would be more respected.
(a) Baba.
(b) Father.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Gupta-sahib.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the calmness of Tariq Mia's village?

2. What does Tariq Mia explain is the Jain monk's only love?

3. Why do Jain monks cover their mouths?

4. According to the Jain monk, ritual means nothing if you don't do what?

5. What does the river offer to the narrator?

(see the answer key)

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