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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. Why does Horen tell Kanai Fokir might have wanted to spend more time alone on the boat with Piya?
(a) He alludes that Fokir has romantic feelings for Piya.
(b) He insinuates that Fokir wants to work with Piya.
(c) He says Fokir likes hearing Piya sing.
(d) He says Fokir does not want to go home to Moyna.

2. Where is home for Nilima?
(a) Where her children are.
(b) Where Nirmal is.
(c) Wherever she can brew a good pot of tea.
(d) Where Kanai is.

3. When was the first time Kanai was ever in Canning?
(a) 1994.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1973.

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

5. Who do Horen and Kanai go to look for when they realize a storm in coming?
(a) Fokir and Piya.
(b) Nirmal.
(c) Tutul and Moyna.
(d) Nilima.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Lusibari term for stingray?

2. What does Nirmal do for a living?

3. What gift does Kanai give to Piya in Part V?

4. What does Moyna tell Kanai Fokir is like?

5. Who pulls Piya away from the hut and the rioting villagers in Part IV?

(see the answer key)

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