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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 133 - 202).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nirmal's secret treasure, a gift from a former student?
(a) A telescope.
(b) A bug repellent.
(c) A jeweled ring.
(d) A map of the sea floor made by geologists.

2. What does Nilima tell Piya about Moyna's state of mind when the two women first meet in Part III?
(a) Moyna has moved out of town to look for Fokir.
(b) Moyna is jealous of Piya.
(c) Moyna is surprised to see Fokir back so soon.
(d) Moyna has been worried sick about Fokir and Tutul.

3. What does Kusum tell Kanai not to be afraid of when they first meet as children?
(a) A snake.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A crocodile.
(d) A grasshopper.

4. What does Nirmal do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is an accountant.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a teacher and headmaster.

5. Where does Kanai live?
(a) Lusibari.
(b) New Delhi.
(c) Kolkata.
(d) Gorang.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fokir's last name?

2. Who does Piya hand her money to in Part III when she visits Fokir's house?

3. What does Nirmal tell Kusum he will teach Fokir and children like him?

4. What happened to Kusum's village when she lived in Bangladesh?

5. Where does Piya tell Kanai earlier specimens of the dolphins she studies had been found?

(see the answer key)

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