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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Pages 3-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character are people speaking of when they say that he is "a bit superior to his job" (9)?
(a) Lakha.
(b) Charat Singh.
(c) Bakha.
(d) Rakha.

2. What is a "sepoy" (5)?
(a) An Indian soldier.
(b) A temple priest.
(c) A town official.
(d) A rag-seller.

3. What is Gulabo's job?
(a) Washerwoman.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Leather tanner.
(d) Water-carrier.

4. On page 6, what do the outcaste boys start calling Bakha after he starts wearing British clothing?
(a) "O bey brother-in-law."
(b) "Bakha-Britain."
(c) "Sergeant Sweeper."
(d) "Imitation sahib."

5. Who are the few men who come to the latrines wearing long white tunics and loose trousers?
(a) Sepoys.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Fakirs.
(d) Priests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Chota and Ram Charan eager for the babu's sons to be at the hockey game?

2. What does Charat Singh offer Bakha?

3. What does the priest tell Sohini he wants her to do?

4. Where did Bakha get his British jacket and overcoat?

5. What is ironic about Bakha's friends teasing him about his interest in "fashun" (26)?

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