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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the bakery closes, how does Biju's separation from Saeed affect him?
(a) He is determined not to let anyone get close to him again.
(b) He is determined to make new friends.
(c) He is determined to return to India.
(d) He is determined to stay in touch with Saeed.

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

3. How does Gyan describe Sai and her father to his friends in Thapa's Canteen?
(a) He pities them.
(b) He admires them.
(c) He can tell they are jealous of him.
(d) He respects them.

4. Why is Sai shocked by Gyan's house?
(a) It is not as he described it to her.
(b) It is larger than she expected.
(c) It doesn't match the person he is.
(d) It is nicer than she expected.

5. What does Sai tell Gyan is the purpose of her visit to his home?
(a) To reconcile with Gyan.
(b) To join the rebellion.
(c) To resume math tutoring.
(d) To discuss Father Booty's deportation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Gyan react when Sai tells him the purpose of her visit to his home?

3. What request does the cook repeatedly make of Bijou?

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

5. Why does the judge hate the rainy season?

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