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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 Kanai tell Piya she is somewhat responsible for the scene at the hut in Part IV?
(a) She did not donate enough to help keep the tiger reserve going safely.
(b) She goes back to America and forgets about the poor villagers in the Sundarbans.
(c) Conservationists push to preserve animal habitats without thinking about the interactions between those animals and humans in the real world.
(d) She was not strong enough to summon the spirit of Bon Bibi.

2. What does Horen tell Kanai when he asks if Nirmal was in love with Kusum?
(a) Nirmal swore Horen to secrecy on this topic.
(b) Nirmal only ever loved Nilima.
(c) Horen is an unlettered man and does not know of these things.
(d) Nirmal was definitely in love with Kusum.

3. What had Piya been holding in the water just before the crocodile tried to strike?
(a) Her binoculars.
(b) Her depth finder.
(c) Her laundry.
(d) Her notes.

4. Who was Kusum's husband?
(a) Kanaii.
(b) Horen.
(c) Nirmal.
(d) Rajen.

5. What is Nirmal's secret treasure, a gift from a former student?
(a) A map of the sea floor made by geologists.
(b) A telescope.
(c) A jeweled ring.
(d) A bug repellent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kanai tell Piya that Moyna is impressed she is a scientist?

2. What kind of container does Moyna leave Kanai his food in?

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

4. When was the last time Nilima saw Kusum?

5. What kind of fish does Moyna bring to Kanai in Part II?

(see the answer key)

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