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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the judge hate the rainy season?
(a) It erodes his house, making him feel older.
(b) It erodes his house, forcing him to pay for expensive repairs.
(c) It reminds him of the weather in England, where he went to college.
(d) It makes his arthritis flair up.

2. What request does the cook repeatedly make of Bijou?
(a) That he send the cook more money.
(b) That he bring the cook to America.
(c) That he return to India.
(d) That he help others from his village who come to America.

3. Why does Gyan feel embarrassed to be seen eating with Sai?
(a) She overeats.
(b) She is a messy eater.
(c) Her manners are too English.
(d) She has no table manners.

4. What effect did the judge's friend Bose have on him when he was living in England?
(a) He helps the judge develop English mannerisms.
(b) He introduces him to important people.
(c) He convinces the judge to hold onto his Indian ways.
(d) He makes him more of a pessimist.

5. Who has been watching Sai and Gyan's interaction at Gyan's house?
(a) Gyan's neighbor.
(b) Gyan's brother.
(c) Gyan's cousin.
(d) Gyan's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gyan describe Sai and her father to his friends in Thapa's Canteen?

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

3. What does Gyan's house look like?

4. What does Gyan realize as soon as he leaves Sai after apologizing?

5. What does Sai feel towards Gyan when she sees his house?

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