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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Pages 110-139.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gesture does Bakha continuously make in order to try to placate the man that he has bumped on the street?
(a) He bows to the man over and over.
(b) He joins his hands prayerfully.
(c) He covers his eyes with his hands.
(d) He kneels in the street.

2. What does Bakha anticipate his father's reaction will be if he tells him about his day's problems?
(a) He will make Bakha apologize to the priest.
(b) He will blame Bakha.
(c) He will not understand why Bakha is upset.
(d) He will be angry and want revenge.

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

4. What does Bakha criticize his brother for when they are eating?
(a) Dropping food on the floor.
(b) Chewing with his mouth open.
(c) Eating with dirty hands.
(d) Being greedy with the food.

5. What is the priest's real motivation in serving Sohini first?
(a) He is physically attracted to her.
(b) He takes pity on her low status.
(c) He is intentionally slighting Gulabo.
(d) He admires her piety and humility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bakha do when he is finally at the top of the temple steps?

2. When Bakha gets home, where is he told that his brother has gone?

3. What does Bakha fear being reborn as?

4. On page 6, what do the outcaste boys start calling Bakha after he starts wearing British clothing?

5. Why does a Brahmin disciple of Gandhi's work as a sweeper?

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