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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did T.O. Shenoy first play in Selection Day in Bombay?
(a) 1993.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1989.

2. What novel by George Orwell does Javed encourage Manju to read?
(a) The Clergyman's Daughter.
(b) Coming Up for Air.
(c) 1984.
(d) Animal Farm.

3. What is the name of Tommy Sir's daughter?
(a) Lata.
(b) Patricia D'Mello.
(c) Ana.
(d) Sofia.

4. The narrator says in Part One, "One morning, over 100 million years ago, India left Eden and went looking for" what?
(a) "America."
(b) "Tibet."
(c) "Europe."
(d) "Russia."

5. Where has Manju been injured when he bats the winning game in Part One?
(a) His shoulder.
(b) His left thumb.
(c) His left ankle.
(d) His right leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Javed's brother who was five years older than him?

2. The narrator asserts in Part One, "All batting - all good batting - starts with" what?

3. Who is described as the "Permanent Boss of the city" that lives at the Matoshree compound in Part One?

4. Who is described as "the face" of cricket in Part One?

5. Why does Coach Sawant tell Mohan he has to leave during the meeting with Tommy Sir in Part One?

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