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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Pages 57-83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a rich merchant once give Lakha a buffalo cow?
(a) His father had owed a debt to Lakha's father before both men died.
(b) It was a part of the merchant's daughter's wedding festivities.
(c) He was advised to do this because he wanted sons.
(d) He owed Lakha a year's back wages for sweeping at his home and shop.

2. Why does Rakha not come inside when their father has Sohini call him in?
(a) He is angry at Sohini and pretends not to hear her.
(b) He has gone to fetch kindling for the waste-burning fire.
(c) He has gone to see the preparations for Ram Charan's sister's wedding.
(d) He is off somewhere playing games with his friends.

3. How does the narrator characterize Bakha's response to nature?
(a) It is exaggerated.
(b) It is spontaneous.
(c) It is superficial.
(d) It is artificial.

4. What does Sohini first tell her brother the priest did to her?
(a) Made improper sexual suggestions.
(b) Chastised her for not cleaning properly.
(c) Grabbed her breasts.
(d) Threatened to get their father in trouble.

5. Why does Bakha feel glad that his friends are walking well ahead of him when they are heading to the heath?
(a) He is tired of being teased about his clothing.
(b) He wants to enjoy some solitude in nature.
(c) He is nervous about being accused of ritual pollution.
(d) He does not want them to notice his sadness about the wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say Charat Singh's offer "called forth" in Bakha (10)?

2. Of all of the cloths in the market, which is Bakha most drawn to?

3. What is the narrator referring to when he describes Bakha wanting to speak the "tish-mish, tish-mish" (30)?

4. What advice does the second woman in the alley houses offer Bakha?

5. Which character are people speaking of when they say that he is "a bit superior to his job" (9)?

(see the answer key)

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