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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 does the young girl think the shot is?
(a) A celebration.
(b) A murder.
(c) A robbery.
(d) A shikari.

2. How many passenger trains stop in Mano Majra each day?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

3. What is revealed about Jugga's father in this section?
(a) He was a dacoit.
(b) He was murdered by dacoits.
(c) He is in prison.
(d) He was a police officer.

4. What is Chand doing to the girl when they hear a shot?
(a) Scolding her.
(b) Feeding her.
(c) Giving her wine.
(d) Getting ready to make love to her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the house originally built for?

2. What do the citizens of Mano Majra time their lives by?

3. What does Lala offer the men to leave?

4. Why has Mano Majra become important in bureaucratic circles?

5. Why does Chand believe the Hindu women jumped into wells when faced with rape?

(see the answer key)

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