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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 7 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of fruit does Pishi set out to dry?
(a) Prunes.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Apples.
(d) Mangoes.

2. In what time period is the novel set?
(a) 1990s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1980s.
(d) 1960s.

3. According to the mothers, when is Sudha going to be married?
(a) When she is 25.
(b) After she finishes school.
(c) After she goes to college.
(d) When she is 14.

4. What does Gouri give the girls as a birthday gift?
(a) Letters.
(b) Money.
(c) Books.
(d) Movies.

5. In Chapter 7, Sudha feels ruled by __________.
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Gouri.
(d) Anju.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tone does Sinhji use with Nalini?

2. Where were Nalini and Gopal married?

3. What does Sudha believe caused the mothers to go into premature labor?

4. What was Nalini doing when Gopal first saw her?

5. Who takes charge of the family when Gouri is ill?

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