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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Small Obstacles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maneck call Dina?
(a) Dina Aunty.
(b) Dina Mother.
(c) Dina Friend.
(d) Dina Sister.

2. What does Rajaram encourage Om and Ishvar to apply for?
(a) Social Security.
(b) Bank accounts.
(c) Unemployment.
(d) Ration cards.

3. What is Nusswan's wife's name?
(a) Jade.
(b) Diamond.
(c) Sapphire.
(d) Ruby.

4. What is the name of the textile company that Dina works for?
(a) Siyanara Exports.
(b) Hasta Luego Exports.
(c) Au Revoir Exports.
(d) Ciao Exports.

5. Who is Dina trying to keep out by putting the padlock on the door?
(a) Om.
(b) Ishvar.
(c) Nusswan.
(d) Mrs. Gupta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ibrahim demand of the tailoring business?

2. What seems to be an epidemic in the setting of this novel?

3. When does the tap in the village run?

4. What was Rustom's most prized possession?

5. What was Dina's father's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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