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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What proof does Jugga's mother have he was not involved in the dacoit?
(a) He was out of town.
(b) His word.
(c) He was sleeping.
(d) The bangles.

2. What does the Subinspector believe is the ultimate tool for extracting information?
(a) Physical pain.
(b) Silence.
(c) Threats.
(d) Solitude.

3. What do the citizens call the dark age?
(a) The Kalyug.
(b) The Wara.
(c) The Entya.
(d) The Coming.

4. What realization by Iqbal hurts his pride?
(a) That he is being evacuated because he is a Muslim.
(b) That he is being evacuated because he is a Sikh.
(c) That he was robbed because he was a social worker.
(d) That he is being arrested for murder.

5. What does Chand see as the immediate problem?
(a) Saving Sikh lives in Mano Majra.
(b) Saving Christian lives in Mano Majra.
(c) Saving Hindu lives in Mano Majra.
(d) Saving Muslim lives in Mano Majra.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do those placing matrimonial ads ask for?

3. What happens to Iqbal the morning following his conversations with the lambardar and mallah?

4. Who gave the police the names of those responsible for Lal's murder?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the villagers learn of what was in the train.

2. Explain why Iqbal and Jugga are treated differently at the police station, according to Iqbal.

3. Explain the situation between Muslims and Hindus and Sikhs, as discussed by Chand and the Subinspector in Chapter 1, section 2.

4. Explain Iqbal's belief on the population of India, and on the money spent on agriculture and industry.

5. Describe Chand's nightmare the night after the day with the ghost train.

6. Describe Meet Singh's appearance.

7. Tell the story Jugga recites on the way to the police station.

8. Describe the summer monsoon.

9. Explain what Jugga's mother gives as proof of his innocence, and his response.

10. Describe the morning routine of Mano Majra, in terms of the Muslim mosque and the Sikh temple.

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