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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Biju misrepresent about himself in his letters to the cook?
(a) He claims to have integrated into American society.
(b) He claims to have a green card.
(c) He claims to be doing better financially than he really is.
(d) He claims to be helping others from his village.

2. How does Gyan react when Sai tells him the purpose of her visit to his home?
(a) He apologizes.
(b) He claims responsibility but is not sorry.
(c) He blames Sai.
(d) He promises to rectify the situation.

3. What is Gyan's response when the judge asks him what poets he admires?
(a) He can't think of any because he is a science person.
(b) He can't think of any because he has been put on the spot.
(c) He says he likes Frost.
(d) He says he likes Goethe.

4. What does Gyan's house look like?
(a) Clean and simple.
(b) Dirty and formerly ornate.
(c) Dirty and poor.
(d) Clean and ornate.

5. What does Gyan realize as soon as he leaves Sai after apologizing?
(a) Their romance is interfering with his new adult responsibilities.
(b) He needs to try to change her mind.
(c) He needs to try to see things her way.
(d) Their romance is worth preserving at any cost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sai shocked by Gyan's house?

2. Why does Gyan feel embarrassed to be seen eating with Sai?

3. How does Sai react when Gyan apologizes for what he said to her about Christmas?

4. Why does the judge hate the rainy season?

5. What does Sai tell the cook after accepting Gyan's apology?

(see the answer key)

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