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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Neel is sent to Alipore Jail, how long does it take to get him assigned to a ward?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 30 hours.

2. What is Paulette's nickname that Jodu's mother calls her?
(a) Pari.
(b) Putli.
(c) Paakhi.
(d) Pallavi.

3. How long has Elokshi, Neel's mistress been with him in Chapter 2?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 7 years.

4. What jewelry had Deeti been wearing when she was lead to the funeral pyre?
(a) Silver bracelet.
(b) Silver anklet.
(c) Silver nose-ring.
(d) Silver earrings.

5. In Chapter 17, how many books does Neel say are in print in Bengali?
(a) 200.
(b) 75.
(c) Not yet a few hundred.
(d) About 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Deeti draw at the end of Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 16, how many migrant women are there?

3. When does Neel learn his cell mate's name?

4. Where did Baboo Nob Kissin spend his childhood?

5. What type of tree does Jodu see in Chapter 5, that has been planted by Putli?

(see the answer key)

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