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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 200b-246.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did May do the first time she met Tridib?
(a) Shook his hand.
(b) Kissed him on both cheeks.
(c) Gave him a hug.
(d) Made a peace sign.

3. How many years of Tha'mma's married life did she spend in a succession of railway colonies?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 14.

4. In Dhanmundi, what was the name of Robi's neighbor?
(a) Mr. Haque.
(b) Mr. Lewis.
(c) Mr. Anderson.
(d) Mr. VanScotten.

5. When the narrator is in England for a research grant, what does he hear May Price play at the Royal Festival Hall?
(a) Dvorak Cello Concerto.
(b) Brahms Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major.
(c) Bach Concerto for 2 Violins.
(d) Bach Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Tridib when he went to England with his parents?

2. How often is Tridib seen on the street corners around Gole Park?

3. When the narrator's grandmother is sick and dying, where is Ila studying?

4. During what operation did Tha'mma still wear her favorite piece of jewelry?

5. What type of vehicle did Ila's parents drive when she was ten and they visited Calcutta?

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