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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 50, Chapter 51, and 52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lola blame for her being victimized?
(a) The night watchman.
(b) The government.
(c) Noni.
(d) Her late husband.

2. How does being home after such a long time away manifest in Biju physically?
(a) He feels as if his ears have been plugged and now he can hear clearly.
(b) He feels as if he is able to breathe again.
(c) He feels as if his head has cleared.
(d) He feels as if his vision's been blurred and now he can see clearly.

3. Who is Harish-Harry?
(a) Biju's boss at the Ghandi Cafe.
(b) Biju's co-worker at the Ghandi Cafe.
(c) Biju's boss at Brigitte's.
(d) Biju's co-worker at Brigitte's.

4. What does Sai serve to the judge at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Tea.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Lunch.

5. How does Biju feel about being invisible in Calcutta?
(a) He prefers it to being so highly visible in America.
(b) It makes him regret coming home.
(c) It angers him.
(d) He prefers it to being invisible in America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Biju's job when his character is first introduced?

2. The first time Biju runs into Saeed after the closing of the bakery, what type of girl has Saeed married?

3. What type of food is served at the Ghandi Cafe?

4. What does Biju misrepresent about himself in his letters to the cook?

5. Into what caste was the judge's father born?

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