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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Return of Solitude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Ishvar, Om, and Maneck are traveling by train, what possession of Maneck's comes falling onto Om's back?
(a) His pottery.
(b) His umbrella.
(c) His textbooks.
(d) His suitcase.

2. What has the train hit, causing the delay in transportation?
(a) Passengers' luggage.
(b) A crate of fruit.
(c) A large animal.
(d) A person.

3. What was Rustom's most prized possession?
(a) His bicycle.
(b) His comb.
(c) His sewing machine.
(d) His violin.

4. After the first order of 36 dresses, what does the export company request?
(a) That Dina no longer work for the company.
(b) That Dina be promoted.
(c) Fewer dresses from Dina's tailors.
(d) More dresses from Dina's tailors.

5. What is Jeevan stealing from his customers?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Fabric.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Dina and Rustom meet?

2. What part of his body did Maneck's father lose when a bottle of the family beverage exploded?

3. Why is Dina annoyed with Maneck after his first day of classes?

4. What does the village that the train is traveling through smell of?

5. What did Ishvar's mother steal for her young son?

(see the answer key)

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