2. What is Piya's one concession to the elements on the bhotbhoti?
(a) A UV-blocking shirt.
(b) A repelling line.
(c) Sunscreen.
(d) A sunhat.

3. Why does Fokir tackle Piya on the boat in Part III?
(a) To keep her from falling off the waterfall.
(b) To keep her from getting pulled into the water by a crocodile.
(c) To keep her out of a tiger's jaws.
(d) To keep her from being bitten by a snake.

4. How does Kanai feel when he first sees Piya arrive in Lusibari?
(a) Angry.
(b) Pleased and flattered.
(c) Sad.
(d) Suspicious.

5. What does Nirmal tell Kusum he will teach Fokir and children like him?
(a) To read.
(b) To reason.
(c) To write.
(d) To dream.

6. What did Vishnu do in three giant strides, according to Nirmal's story?
(a) Measure the universe.
(b) Create the harpsichord.
(c) Create the metric system.
(d) Find rice for the first time.

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

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

9. What does Kanai say to Piya that she is unsure about how to respond to after their first meal together in Lusibari?
(a) He flirts with her.
(b) He asks where she wants to live within the next several years.
(c) He asks if she will travel with him soon.
(d) He asks her if she is a lesbian.

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 has already saved her life.
(d) He is an excellent observer and he knows the river well.

11. What is the name of the man Piya is involved with in Cambodia?
(a) Barry.
(b) Suhi.
(c) Rath.
(d) Mandolin.

12. What does Kanai tell Piya that Fokir views the things she sees as fauna?
(a) Food.
(b) Rubbish.
(c) Mirages.
(d) Stories.

13. What does Nilima tell Kanai to be especially careful about during his trip down the river?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Tigers.
(c) Crocodiles.
(d) Being robbed.

14. What does Kanai ask Piya if he can do with her in Part III?
(a) Kiss her.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Travel back to America with her.
(d) Come on her next river trip with her.

15. Why does Fokir tell Piya a tiger comes into a human settlment?
(a) It wants to die.
(b) It wants to confront Bon Bibi.
(c) It wants to kill people.
(d) It wants to shelter its cubs.