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

2. What kind of a man does Nilima tell Piya Kanai is?
(a) Unforgiving.
(b) Brutal.
(c) Good.
(d) Fast.

3. Why does the guard on Piya's boat stop Fokir at first?
(a) He says Fokir is a fugitive.
(b) He says he has kidnapped the child on his boat.
(c) He says he is in distress.
(d) He says he is a poacher.

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 the Lusibari term for stingray?
(a) Shasuksa.
(b) Shankor-machh.
(c) Merlinamach.
(d) Methril-machh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kusum introduce Nirmal to in Part III?

2. How many languages does Kanai speak?

3. What does Nilima tell Kanai to be especially careful about during his trip down the river?

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

5. Who is Fokir's son?

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