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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 60 - 135.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is described as the "Permanent Boss of the city" that lives at the Matoshree compound in Part One?
(a) Tommy Sir.
(b) Bal Thackeray.
(c) Pramod Sawant.
(d) Anand Mehta.

2. At what time would Radha's father take him out every day for cricket practice when he was four years old, according to the narrator in the beginning of the novel?
(a) 8:30.
(b) 7:30.
(c) 5:30.
(d) 6:30.

3. What does Radha order at the fast-food shack when he goes with Manju and the spotty-necked girl in Part One?
(a) Cheese dosa.
(b) Curry rice.
(c) Tacos.
(d) Lamb gyros.

4. What is the "lord's golden spear" referred to as at the Subramanya temple?
(a) The alur.
(b) The sik.
(c) The vel.
(d) The alm.

5. What is Manju's favorite television show?
(a) "Wheel of Fortune."
(b) "Jeopardy."
(c) "Young Lions."
(d) "CSI Las Vegas."

Short Answer Questions

1. How many man-made elements is Manju to answer on his pop quiz at school in Part One?

2. For how much money is the interest-free loan that Mehta gives Mohan to relocate his family?

3. What Biblical verse is cited in the opening of the novel with the line: "My heritage is ... like a lion in the forest; it criest out against me"?

4. When does Part One of the novel open?

5. What is the name of the building where Mohan moves with his sons after leaving the slum?

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