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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the letter received by Jaya's mother read?
(a) She is invited to her bother's wedding in India.
(b) Jaya's mother's sister is dying.
(c) Jaya receives a love letter from India.
(d) Her mother's father is dying in India.

2. Why does Amisha change her mind about attending school?
(a) The other students are younger and dressed in British clothing.
(b) She is in the same classroom as her children.
(c) She sees Deepak in the classroom.
(d) She is the only girl in the class.

3. Where does Jaya plan to travel in Chapter 4?
(a) England.
(b) Japan.
(c) China.
(d) India.

4. What does Amisha propose to Ravi upon first meeting him?
(a) That is try to hide in the mill.
(b) That he become her servant.
(c) That he try moving to Europe.
(d) That he look in the city for a job.

5. What does Jaya buy from peddlers in the airport?
(a) A stuffed bear.
(b) A cell phone.
(c) Plastic necklaces.
(d) Keychains.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Amisha sick in Chapter 8?

2. What is "halva"

3. What is the profession of Jaya's husband?

4. What does Amisha's friend Sujata think about the British school?

5. What is a Dalit?

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