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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The narrator took the job at the guesthouse after what event?
(a) The guesthouse was renovated.
(b) His wife died.
(c) His daughter moved to the city.
(d) He lost his other job.

3. How has Nitin's presence disrupted the narrator's life?
(a) He has loud parties.
(b) He talks too much.
(c) He's always worrying about him.
(d) He makes the narrator feel inadequate.

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

5. Why does the narrator not know that Nitin has gone?
(a) He didn't expect Nitin to run away.
(b) There were voices coming from Nitin's room.
(c) Nitin placed a dummy in his bed.
(d) He was asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the narrator's meeting with the monk, why does he avoid the caves?

2. Why does Nitin believe he can't stay awake?

3. What cheers the narrator after his talk with Tariq Mia?

4. What cures possession, in the doctor's opinion?

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

(see the answer key)

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