Cereus Blooms at Night Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

The Mohantys repeatedly mention someone called The Bird in this chapter. Who is The Bird? (from Section 2, Chapters 1-4 )

The Bird is their pet.

The Bird is their name for Mala.

The Bird is their name for Tyler.

The Bird is their nickname for their son Otoh.

2.

What is the name of the man who fancies himself a matchmaker and who sells Mala the ingredients to make fresh bread and angel cake? (from Section 3, Chapters 1 & 2)

Mr. Pilai.

Mr. Hector.

Mr. Thoroughly.

Mr. Talap.

3.

When the Reverend Thoroughly and his wife adopt Chandin Ramchandin, there is discussion of giving Chandin a Christian name. Chandin is initially excited by the prospect of having his name changed. Why is it then decided that Chandin should keep his Indian name? (from Section 1, Chapters 2 and 3)

Chandin's birth parents insist that he keep the name given to him by their family.

The Reverend decides that Chandin's Indian name will help him to win the trust of his own people.

Chandin takes pride in his given name and refuses the change in order to align himself with his Indian roots.

Chandin's adopted sister Lavinia tells him to keep his name, and he agrees in order to please her.

4.

What does the praying mantis do when Walter touches it with the flame? (from Section 1, Chapters 6-9)

The insect attacks Walter with its forelegs.

The praying mantis stiffens and acts invisible.

The insect dies instantly and disintegrates.

The insect writhes in pain and cries out.

5.

Mala uses one drop of blood to prepare her snail shell brew. Which animal does Mala draw blood from? (from Section 2, Chapters 1-4 )

A pigeon.

A dog.

A cat.

An iguana.

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