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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 has Kanai's late uncle left for him?
(a) His notebook of his own writings.
(b) His house.
(c) His boat.
(d) His telescope collection.

2. What does Nilima tell Kanai is remarkable about Moyna?
(a) She is an orphan but managed to make her own way in the world that is hostile to women.
(b) She has not been hindered by her physical disability.
(c) She has survived the loss of two children.
(d) She has not abandoned her own dreams.

3. Where does Nirmal write the contents of his notebook that he leaves to Kanai?
(a) Lusibari.
(b) Marisopi.
(c) Morichjhapi.
(d) Gorjontola.

4. Who does Piya hand her money to in Part III when she visits Fokir's house?
(a) Fokir.
(b) Kanai.
(c) Moyna.
(d) Tutul.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Piya do for a living?

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

3. What does Moyna tell Kanai Fokir is like?

4. Who rescues Piya from the river in Part I?

5. Where does Horen say he learned the recitation of Bon Bibi?

(see the answer key)

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