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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: The Business of Burning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Fatima burn herself?
(a) Kerosene.
(b) Turpentine.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Propane.

2. From whom is the quote that precedes Part Two: The Business of Burning taken?
(a) Sanjana Gupta.
(b) Rambha Jha.
(c) Zehrunisa Husain.
(d) Asha Unni.

3. How many public taps does Asha’s area have?
(a) 6.
(b) 15.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

4. Where does Sunil swim?
(a) Jondapeta.
(b) Talagam.
(c) Naupada.
(d) Buragam.

5. In what police station are Abdul and Karam held?
(a) Sahar.
(b) Powai.
(c) Andheri.
(d) Azad Maidan.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following is Fatima compared?

2. How does the text gloss the term “ghamand”?

3. How many rupees did the Husains lose in the 2005 floods?

4. In what year had the slum been settled?

5. How old is Manju?

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