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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 29 - Author's Note).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the two sides on the riots?
(a) Muslims and Jewish people.
(b) Hindus and Catholics.
(c) Hindus and Muslims.
(d) Bastis and Yaris.

2. Who is the widowed neighbor from the house at the end of the street?
(a) Hiro Auntie.
(b) Veena Auntie.
(c) Riki Mari.
(d) Wini Auntie.

3. Who dresses Anjali's cuts and scrapes in Chapter 34?
(a) Jamuna.
(b) Irfaan.
(c) Riki.
(d) Baba.

4. What did Chachaji want to save when he was a boy once?
(a) A friend.
(b) A plant.
(c) A calf destined for slaughter.
(d) A puppy.

5. What does Anjali's teacher do to discipline her?
(a) Pull her hair.
(b) Break her pencil.
(c) Burn her books.
(d) Wrap her on the knuckles with the ruler.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, who says Dalits do not need to learn?

2. What is Ma's nickname for Anjali?

3. What does Anjali say proves her mother's innocence in Chapter 28?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Anjali have to do with Chachaji?

5. Who does Ma hug in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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