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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Dacoity, Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only Hindu in Mano Majra?
(a) Nooran Baksh.
(b) Jugga Singh.
(c) Lala Ram Lal.
(d) Iqbal Singh.

2. What does Iqbal claim to be, in terms of his profession?
(a) A social worker.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A doctor.

3. Where do the men find Lala hiding?
(a) In the shower.
(b) Inside the cellar.
(c) In the barn.
(d) Under the bed.

4. Why has Mano Majra become important in bureaucratic circles?
(a) The railroad.
(b) The officer's rest house nearby.
(c) The military presence in town.
(d) The church in the middle of the city.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meet Singh claim Jugga is accused of?

2. What has happened to the trains since the partition of the country?

3. What does the Subinspector note keeps Jugga of of trouble?

4. How many passenger trains stop in Mano Majra each day?

5. In what year does the story take place?

(see the answer key)

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