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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Pages 84-109.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chota suggest Bakha distract himself from the woes of his morning with?
(a) Wedding sweets.
(b) Planning revenge against the priest.
(c) Hockey.
(d) Work.

2. After he is finally free of the crowd in the street, what does Bakha suddenly realize is at the root of all of his problems?
(a) His status as an "untouchable."
(b) His lack of education.
(c) His father.
(d) His lack of religious knowledge.

3. What is the profession of the man that Ram Charan's sister is marrying?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Water carrier.
(c) Leather worker.
(d) Washerman.

4. What do all of the stories about the solar topee have in common?
(a) They stress the authority of the sahibs.
(b) They create respect for the rule of law.
(c) They highlight economic inequality in India.
(d) They point out corruption in the military.

5. What does the narrator say prevents the crowd from accepting Bakha's apology?
(a) Contempt.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Hysteria.
(d) Sadism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the street urchin accuse Bakha of?

2. What are the "jalebis" that Bakha buys in the market?

3. How much money was Gulabo given for her daughter's hand in marriage?

4. What does the passage about the cheap nickel jewelry reveal about Bakha?

5. What sweet does Ram Charan bring from his sister's wedding to share with his friends?

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