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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stephen ask for in exchange for his lesson?
(a) A homemade meal.
(b) A story written in English.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A recipe for Indian buttermilk.

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

3. What does Jaya learn about her grandfather once she arrives in India?
(a) He is in America.
(b) He is wealthy.
(c) He is crippled.
(d) He is dead.

4. What does Amisha tell Deepak (whom she thinks is Stephen) about their daughter?
(a) That she has his smile.
(b) That she learned to crawl earlier than her brothers.
(c) That she is lucky to be born in a free India.
(d) That she will teach her to speak English.

5. Why does Amisha think that not fitting in at school is her fault?
(a) She thinks that the she should have worn English clothing.
(b) She thinks she should have taught herself English.
(c) She thinks that she offended Stephen.
(d) She thinks that she should not have wanted more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Jaya and Ravi visit on a tour bus?

2. What does the Brahmin in the temple wear?

3. What did Jaya and her mother dress up as for Halloween when Jaya was 12 years old?

4. Where is Deepak's new mill?

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

(see the answer key)

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