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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 43-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jaya black out in Chapter 26?
(a) In the market.
(b) In Ravi's home.
(c) In the British school.
(d) In the airport.

2. What is "Prasad"?
(a) An Indian wedding ceremony.
(b) Food used in a religious offering.
(c) A Hindu holiday.
(d) A shrine in one's household.

3. Why does Jaya go to the temple in Chapter 43?
(a) It is Ravi's birthday.
(b) It is Amisha's birthday.
(c) It is the anniversary of her first miscarriage.
(d) It is her birthday.

4. What is "chaniya choli?"
(a) An Indian religious text.
(b) Indian attire.
(c) An alcoholic beverage.
(d) An Indian dessert.

5. What is Amavasya?
(a) The new moon.
(b) The first day of the new year.
(c) The first day of the summer solstice.
(d) The Indian version of Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amisha draw on the blackboard of his classroom?

2. What is a Dalit?

3. For how long does Jaya report staying in bed after her first miscarriage?

4. How often do Stephen and Amisha meet as she is learning English?

5. For what does Amisha silently wish before Vishnu in Chapter 9?

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