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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who did Nirmal always reserve the last word for, according to Kanai?
(a) Horen.
(b) Nilima.
(c) Rilke.
(d) Bon Bibi.

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

6. 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 being bitten by a snake.
(c) To keep her out of a tiger's jaws.
(d) To keep her from getting pulled into the water by a crocodile.

7. What is Fokir's last name?
(a) Mandol.
(b) Bose.
(c) Naskor.
(d) Floren.

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

9. Where does Moyna live?
(a) The Lusibari Hospital's staff quarters.
(b) Her father's house.
(c) Nilima's guest house.
(d) Her grandmother's house.

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

11. When was the first time Kanai was ever in Canning?
(a) 1981.
(b) 1994.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1970.

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

13. What does Nilima tell Piya is Kanai's problem?
(a) He is too giving.
(b) He is too poor.
(c) He is too clever for his own good.
(d) He is too focused on romantic relationships.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Piya say she should have guessed Moyna was Fokir's wife?

2. Who is the wife of Oceanus in Greek mythology?

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

4. Who does Piya hand her money to in Part III when she visits Fokir's house?

5. Why will Kusum not eat during the siege of Morichjhapi?

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