1. Why is the younger of the babu's sons so eager to get going during their conversation with Bakha and his friends?
(a) He knows that there are sweets waiting for him at home.
(b) He does not want to be late to school.
(c) He is afraid his mother will catch them talking to outcastes.
(d) He does not want to risk ritual pollution.

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

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

4. Why are Chota and Ram Charan eager for the babu's sons to be at the hockey game?
(a) The babu will send his sons with plenty of food for everyone.
(b) They are excellent hockey players.
(c) The babu might come to the game to watch them play.
(d) They own a number of hockey sticks.

5. When Bakha is in the street where he has to step over the cow, what does he notice about his surroundings?
(a) His sister has not cleaned the street as she was supposed to have done.
(b) There are not as many people out as is usual for the time of day.
(c) Many of the shopkeepers are staring at him as if they have already heard gossip about him.
(d) The number of British goods for sale has increased since he was last in the town.