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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. Who is the wife of Oceanus in Greek mythology?
(a) Bon.
(b) Tethys.
(c) Hera.
(d) Circe.

2. When was the last time Nilima saw Kusum?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1985.

3. Which writer does Nirmal approach in Morichjhapi in Part II?
(a) Khokon.
(b) Lumbari.
(c) Merkel.
(d) Naskor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Piya and Fokir decide to go right after the crocodile attack?

2. Who did Nirmal give his notebook of writing to to keep for Kanai?

3. Why will Kusum not eat during the siege of Morichjhapi?

4. What animal does Kanai think the dolphins slightly resemble?

5. What could Piya see from her childhood bedroom window?

(see the answer key)

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