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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Up and Out, Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years shorter than the national average is life expectancy in Mumbai, per the text?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

2. With which of the following does the book associate January?
(a) Lead fights.
(b) Freed rites.
(c) Treed kites.
(d) Seed heights.

3. To what auto part does Asha compare herself?
(a) Steering wheel.
(b) Brake pad.
(c) Accelerator pedal.
(d) Shock absorber.

4. To which of the following is Kalu compared?
(a) Parrot.
(b) Pigeon.
(c) Peregrine.
(d) Peacock.

5. In what burn ward is Fatima lodged?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the text, “tamasha” most nearly means which of the following?

2. For how long each morning do the local public taps yield water?

3. Who is Fatima’s friend?

4. Where do Kalu’s father and brother go to find work?

5. What brand of laundry soap is used on Meena?

(see the answer key)

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