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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 95b-151a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Alan, Mike, Dan, and Francesca live in 1939?
(a) Brick Lane.
(b) Lakeside Terrace.
(c) Quality Court.
(d) Gravel Lane.

2. What type of farm was at the back of the house where Ila and her family lived when she was ten?
(a) Sheep farm.
(b) Goat farm.
(c) Poultry farm.
(d) Factory.

3. How much older is Tridib's brother Jatin-kaku than Tridib?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

4. What is Mrs. Price wearing when the narrator meets her?
(a) Black skirt, red blouse, and white cardigan.
(b) Brown skirt, cream blouse, brown cardigan.
(c) Navy skirt, light-blue blouse, and navy cardigan.
(d) Military-green skirt, white blouse, and grey cardigan.

5. How old was May in 1959?
(a) 18.
(b) 23.
(c) 21.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tridib first talked to the narrator about his journey to England, how old was Tridib?

2. Aftr Robi stopped Ila from dancing before he returned to Darjeeling, what did he give the waiter as they left?

3. When was the Great Terror in Calcutta?

4. Why did Nick leave Kuwait?

5. In 1939, what newspaper did Dan give Tridib when he asked?

(see the answer key)

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