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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the career counselor of Javed's that he convinces Manju to meet with?
(a) Ravi Shastri.
(b) B.B. Balasubramaniam.
(c) Patricia D'Mello.
(d) Jignesh Seth.

3. What does the narrator tell pen-tops they really are in the opening of the novel?
(a) Lemons.
(b) Plastic.
(c) Copper.
(d) Metal.

4. What does the career counselor tell Manju his family has traditionally done for a living?
(a) Cut diamonds.
(b) Traded gold.
(c) Banking.
(d) Sold curry.

5. In an article that Tommy Sir published three years ago in the Mumbai Sun, he wrote that "cricket is the triumph of civilization over" what?
(a) "Poverty."
(b) "Commerce."
(c) "Instinct."
(d) "Culture."

Short Answer Questions

1. In an interview with Manju after he has returned from England he is asked, "What is the food like?" What is Manju's response?

2. Who is the girl who is described as the "spotty-necked one" at Manju's school?

3. Where does Anand Mehta say he is dealing with the mafia after the game on Selection Day?

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

5. What art gallery does Tommy Sir have to call in order to cancel his show after Manju has left cricket?

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