View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Jain monk's story, the crowd at the ceremony is excited by what, other than his diamonds?
(a) How handsome he's become.
(b) How tolerant his father is.
(c) That he is giving up his wealth.
(d) How brave he is.

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

3. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Nitin?
(a) Nitin only thinks he's possessed.
(b) Nitin is crazy.
(c) Nitin has a brain tumor.
(d) Nitin has a rare disease.

4. What is Master Mohan's profession?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Music teacher.
(c) Fisherman.
(d) Soldier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the monk's father, what do people from the West see of India?

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

3. What do the Vano believe is special about Nitin?

4. What is the narrator's job at the guesthouse?

5. Mr. Changla explains that Nitin's denial of _____ is what lead to his insanity.

(see the answer key)

This section contains 219 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample