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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 195 - 242.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where has Javed recently gone on a trip with his father when he meets with Manju at the restaurant to discuss college?
(a) Aligarh.
(b) London.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Paris.

2. Tommy Sir describes "the final discovery of my career as a Talent Scout" on the day after Selection Day. He states that "a great sportsman is a kind of" what?
(a) "Brother."
(b) "Monster."
(c) "Teacher."
(d) "Father."

3. According to Mohan's rules for his sons, what "will destroy anything, even a secret contract with God"?
(a) Cursing.
(b) Indiscipline.
(c) Lying.
(d) Stealing.

4. What ultimatum does Javed give to Manju when he offers him a place to stay after Selection Day?
(a) To stop playing cricket.
(b) To sever ties with his mother.
(c) To attend college.
(d) To tell his brother off.

5. 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 a bat.
(b) Stops for lunch.
(c) Requires padding.
(d) Uses a timer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who intervenes when Mohan goes to slap Radha when his batting average falls in Part One?

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

3. What does Mehta force Manju to drink after his brother has fled on Selection Day?

4. Who is the career counselor of Javed's that he convinces Manju to meet with?

5. What is the name of Mumbai's sporting equipment district?

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