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

2. Why will Kusum not eat during the siege of Morichjhapi?
(a) She wants to give all her food to the leader of the ward.
(b) She is too sick to eat.
(c) She is too nervous to eat.
(d) She gives all her food to the animals.

3. What food does Piya mostly subsist on when she is working in the field?
(a) A nurtrition bar.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Toast.
(d) Apples.

4. Why does Fokir prevent Piya from saying the word tiger?
(a) Fokir does not want to scare Piya.
(b) Fokir does not believe in tigers.
(c) It is taboo to say the word tiger in his culture.
(d) Fokir does not think Piya knows what a tiger is.

5. What land animals are the most dangerous and feared in the Sundarbans?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Tigers.
(c) Bears.
(d) Lions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sea creature did Tethys leave to her twins?

2. Why does Horen tell Kanai Fokir might have wanted to spend more time alone on the boat with Piya?

3. What animal does Fokir tell Kanai has been lurking around the island in Part IV?

4. How long do Kanai and Horen look for their friends in Part V ahead of the storm?

5. What does the word Matla mean in Bangla?

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