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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What island does Kanai tell Piya that both Moyna and Fokir are from?
(a) Gorjontola.
(b) Lusibari.
(c) New Delhi.
(d) Satjelia.

2. How does the man in Cambodia break Piya's heart?
(a) He tells her he is betrothed to someone in an arranged marriage.
(b) He marries someone else right after she leaves.
(c) He tells her he is already married.
(d) He breaks up with her because he says she is too poor.

3. Why does Moyna get angry at Kanai in Part IV?
(a) He insults her mother.
(b) He insults her hometown.
(c) He asks her why she did not earn her degree earlier.
(d) He flirts with her.

4. What is the name of Horen's boat?
(a) Megha.
(b) Khoti.
(c) Jen.
(d) Laurel.

5. 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 was definitely in love with Kusum.
(c) Horen is an unlettered man and does not know of these things.
(d) Nirmal only ever loved Nilima.

6. What animal does Kanai think the dolphins slightly resemble?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Bears.
(d) Tigers.

7. Why does Fokir leave Kanai on the island alone, briefly, in Part IV?
(a) Kanai curses at Fokir and tells him to go away.
(b) Kanai wants to see if he can make it on his own in the wild.
(c) Kanai is sick and wants to be alone.
(d) Kanai tells Fokir he will never have Piya.

8. What is the word Fokir uses for crocodile?
(a) Lordel.
(b) Biglir.
(c) Kumir.
(d) Marel.

9. Why is Piya so disappointed in Fokir after the incident at the hut in Part IV?
(a) She did not realize he carried a gun.
(b) She sees how he really loves his wife Moyna.
(c) She thought he would defend animals, not try to kill them.
(d) She thinks he was wrong to take the villagers' money.

10. Why does Piya want to continue working with Fokir?
(a) He does not need to be paid.
(b) He speaks good English.
(c) He is an excellent observer and he knows the river well.
(d) He has already saved her life.

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

12. Where was Fokir born?
(a) Bihar.
(b) Kolhata.
(c) Lusibari.
(d) New Delhi.

13. What phrase does Moyna and others use as a familiar when addressing Kanai?
(a) Bon.
(b) Min.
(c) Babu.
(d) Cheri.

14. What does Piya help Fokir do on the boat in Part III?
(a) Cast the fishing nets.
(b) Row the boat.
(c) Repair the boat sail.
(d) Cook the food.

15. What does Piya think cetaceans have a special gift for in Part III?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Communicating with each other.
(c) Springing surprises.
(d) Being spirit animals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Nirmal's secret treasure, a gift from a former student?

3. What does Kanai say to Piya that she is unsure about how to respond to after their first meal together in Lusibari?

4. What had Piya been holding in the water just before the crocodile tried to strike?

5. Why does Nirmal lie to Nilima about going to Morichjhapi in Part III?

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