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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 203 - 272).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language is Nirmal's notebook written in?
(a) Italian.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) Bengali.

2. What is Moyna studying in Part II?
(a) Nursing.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Carpentry.
(d) Cooking.

3. Why do the villagers surround a small hut the night Piya and the others are docked at the edge of the mangroves?
(a) A woman is having a baby in the hut.
(b) A tiger has killed someone and has been trapped in the hut.
(c) They believe they have trapped an evil spirit in the hut.
(d) They believe they have trapped a burglar in the hut.

4. Why does Piya want to continue working with Fokir?
(a) He has already saved her life.
(b) He speaks good English.
(c) He is an excellent observer and he knows the river well.
(d) He does not need to be paid.

5. What is Fokir's last name?
(a) Mandol.
(b) Bose.
(c) Naskor.
(d) Floren.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kanai tell Piya she is somewhat responsible for the scene at the hut in Part IV?

2. How do widows in Lusibari dress?

3. What does Moyna hear in the end of Part II that frightens her?

4. What does Piya help Fokir do on the boat in Part III?

5. What is Piya's one concession to the elements on the bhotbhoti?

(see the answer key)

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