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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pages 30-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the term "Jemandar" mean (3)?
(a) To argue a point just for the fun of argument.
(b) A state of ritual impurity.
(c) It is a term of respect for someone of a higher caste.
(d) Foreman, leader of a crew of workers.

2. What does the street urchin accuse Bakha of?
(a) Beating him.
(b) Theft.
(c) Insulting a god.
(d) Improper behavior with a woman.

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

4. What animals does the man that Bakha bumps in the street repeatedly compare Bakha to?
(a) A dog and a pig.
(b) A pig and a goat.
(c) A goat and a monkey.
(d) A monkey and a dog.

5. What does the priest inside the temple do to indicate the beginning of services?
(a) He rings a series of bells.
(b) He strikes a five-headed drum.
(c) He blows on a conch shell.
(d) He hits a small gong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bakha's first response when he hears the priest cry out "Polluted, polluted, polluted" (50)?

2. What does the narrator say prevents the crowd from accepting Bakha's apology?

3. Why does Rakha not come inside when their father has Sohini call him in?

4. What motivates the babu's son to agree to give Bakha lessons?

5. What is the image in the model temple at the base of the banyan tree?

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