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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 136 - 194.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Javed take Manju in a taxi after telling him that he is leaving cricket?
(a) To the Oval Maidan.
(b) To Mangalore.
(c) To Santacruz.
(d) To Hornicon Circle.

2. Why does Manju's father refuse to let him sit on the train on the way to cricket practice in Part One?
(a) Because it is impolite to sit on the train.
(b) Because he does not want him to fall asleep.
(c) Because he does not want his son to feel happiness.
(d) Because there is water on the seats.

3. The spotty-necked girl says, regarding cricket, when she is out with Manju and Radha in Part One that nothing that does what can be called a sport?
(a) Requires padding.
(b) Requires a bat.
(c) Uses a timer.
(d) Stops for lunch.

4. What letter is sequined on the handbag of the spotty-necked girl when she goes out to eat with Manju and Radha?
(a) I.
(b) H.
(c) R.
(d) S.

5. How old is Javed when he loses his virginity?
(a) 17.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Part One of the novel open?

2. In what year did T.O. Shenoy first play in Selection Day in Bombay?

3. When a woman asks Manju for directions to his home after Radha has broken the batting record, he tells her that his father is a businessman in what industries in Part One?

4. The narrator in Part One says, "Revenge is the capitalism of" what?

5. What town in the Satara district does Tommy Sir hike around each year by himself?

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