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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 273 - 333).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Kanai's aunt he is visiting?
(a) Mamina.
(b) Nirmala.
(c) Nilima.
(d) Malia.

2. Who is Fokir's son?
(a) Tutul.
(b) Horen.
(c) Nirmal.
(d) Kanai.

3. Why does Moyna get angry at Kanai in Part IV?
(a) He asks her why she did not earn her degree earlier.
(b) He insults her mother.
(c) He insults her hometown.
(d) He flirts with her.

4. Why does Piya become so upset at the scene of the villagers gathered around the hut in the mangroves in Part IV?
(a) She fears for Fokir's safety.
(b) They are trying to kill a tiger.
(c) They are trying to kill a man.
(d) She thinks one of the children will get hurt.

5. Where were Nirmal and Nilima living when the police came knocking on the door of their flat?
(a) Lusibari.
(b) Calcutta.
(c) New Dheli.
(d) Mudiali.

Short Answer Questions

1. What island was Kusum originally from?

2. What does Piya do for a living?

3. What animal does Fokir tell Kanai has been lurking around the island in Part IV?

4. Why does Fokir leave Kanai on the island alone, briefly, in Part IV?

5. What phrase does Moyna and others use as a familiar when addressing Kanai?

(see the answer key)

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