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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Dacoity, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are dacoits?
(a) Professional detectives.
(b) Professional killers.
(c) Professional farmers.
(d) Professional robbers.

2. In what year does the story take place?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1750.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1850.

3. What does Chand note the Subinspector and the village have not had, in terms of why they remain at peace?
(a) A loss of supplies.
(b) Convoys of dead people.
(c) Trains of refugees.
(d) Trains of diseased people.

4. Where do families sleep in the evenings during the summer?
(a) In their beds.
(b) In the fields.
(c) In the mosque.
(d) On the rooftops.

5. What is happening in India during the time of the book?
(a) The Muslims have taken over India.
(b) The Hindus and Muslims are in a war.
(c) The British are moving into India.
(d) The Americans have invaded India.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Sikhs respond to the killing of their people by the Muslims?

2. What does the Subinspector tell Chand the villagers know nothing of?

3. What does Chand suggest they do with the Muslims?

4. What sounds interrupt the couple's love making?

5. What does Jugga not hear the catcalling of the men?

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