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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator know it's Nitin who's in trouble?
(a) He recognized his last name.
(b) He recognized his voice.
(c) He prophesized it.
(d) He expected as much.

2. What is Tariq Mia's purpose in telling this story?
(a) To discuss the human heart.
(b) To scare the narrator.
(c) To pass the time.
(d) To brag about his intelligence.

3. What does Tariq Mia explain is the Jain monk's only love?
(a) Books.
(b) His mother.
(c) Food.
(d) The human heart.

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

5. Why does Nitin believe he can't stay awake?
(a) Because he drinks too much tea.
(b) Because he's enchanted.
(c) Because his life is so boring.
(d) Because the world is too scary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion is Tariq Mia?

2. Nitin was offered two jobs: managing a tea estate or _______.

3. What is Tariq Mia's pet name for the narrator?

4. Why is Nitin looking for the shrine in the woods?

5. What has the poet Kabir offered to Indian religions?

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