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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 243 - 285.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says in Part Two, "A son's true opinion of his parents is written" where?
(a) "In his eyes."
(b) "On the back of his teeth."
(c) "In his choices for education."
(d) "In his memories."

2. What does Anand Mehta demand that Manju do when he visits him in the middle of the night after Manju has had a press conference?
(a) Sing for him.
(b) Perform in a cricket game.
(c) Speak in a British accent.
(d) Call his mother.

3. What does Sofia say Radha has been saying about his brother on the day before Selection Day?
(a) That Manju is gay.
(b) That he is a poor cricket player.
(c) That he is quitting cricket.
(d) That he broke his arm.

4. What is Manju's answer when Javed asks him, "Did you think of your family when you were over in England?"
(a) "Sometimes."
(b) "Every day."
(c) "Not once."
(d) "Often."

5. How much does Manju say he will be earning as a talent scout in Part Two?
(a) 100,000 and bonuses for new talent.
(b) 75,000 and bonuses for new talent.
(c) 50,000 and bonuses for new talent.
(d) 85,000 and bonuses for new talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what school does Manju train in cricket while in England?

2. Where does Sofia tell Manju that his father tried to kill her?

3. 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?

4. Who takes over writing Tommy Sir's cricket column in the Mumbai Sun after he leaves?

5. Where does Radha say that a man gave him the gift of Javed's headshot in Part Two?

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