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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) "In his choices for education."
(c) "In his memories."
(d) "On the back of his teeth."

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

3. At what unhygienic nearby food cart do Manju and Radha go with the spotty-necked girl before school in Part One?
(a) Alur's Fast Food Hut.
(b) Thambi's Fast Food Hut.
(c) Dhobi's Fast Food Hut.
(d) Anand's Fast Food Hut.

4. What does Manju order at the bar on his birthday in Part Two?
(a) Water.
(b) Bourbon.
(c) Coca-Cola.
(d) Scotch.

5. The old palmist offers to solve five of Radha's problems for how many rupees after the game on Selection Day?
(a) 150.
(b) 100.
(c) 75.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Telegu Christian from that shouts at Manju and Radha after they've left the bar in Part Two?

2. 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?

3. What nickname does Manju tell Javed never to call him again when he gets on Javed's motorbike?

4. How much money does the uncle of the cricket player that was attacked by Radha want in compensation from Mehta?

5. What is the mother tongue for Manju and Radha?

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