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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Rima's marriage distresses Nitin?
(a) She loves her husband too much.
(b) She is unfaithful.
(c) Her husband is abusive.
(d) Her husband is poor.

2. Why do the Jain monks shave their heads?
(a) To avoid lice.
(b) To look alike.
(c) To avoid human vanity.
(d) To stay cool.

3. What does the narrator stop to watch on his way home?
(a) A woman waiting at the bus stop.
(b) Children playing stickball.
(c) The Narmada's waves.
(d) Vano Village women.

4. What is the benefit of Imrat performing in the park?
(a) He makes friends.
(b) He gets money.
(c) He is well respected.
(d) He gets fresh air.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nitin become while managing the tea estate?

2. What religion is Tariq Mia?

3. Why do the police come to the guesthouse?

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

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

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