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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 the word Badabon mean?
(a) It is Bengali for sing.
(b) It is Bengali for peace.
(c) It is Bengali for tiger.
(d) It is Bengali for mangrove.

2. How long do Kanai and Horen look for their friends in Part V ahead of the storm?
(a) About three days.
(b) About one day.
(c) About three hours.
(d) About ten hours.

3. What meal does Piya finally eat together with Fokir in Part V?
(a) Curry.
(b) Rice and spiced potatoes.
(c) Bananas and potatoes.
(d) Cereal.

4. What does Fokir use to tie himself and Piya to a tree?
(a) His scarf.
(b) An old sari.
(c) His fishing net.
(d) His pants.

5. What does Piya give to Kanai after his fright on the island in Part V?
(a) A sedative.
(b) A hot compress.
(c) An Advil.
(d) A shot of morphine.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did Nirmal begin his notebook that he passes on to Kanai?

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

3. Who is the girl Kanai spends time with as a child in Lusibari?

4. Why does Fokir leave Kanai on the island alone, briefly, in Part IV?

5. What reminds Piya of her father on Fokir's boat?

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