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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the traditional occupation of the Matang caste in the book?
(a) Stone-burners.
(b) Waste-pickers.
(c) Grave-diggers.
(d) Toilet-cleaners.

3. What burn cream is recommended to Fatima?
(a) Petroleum jelly.
(b) Mafenide acetate.
(c) Silver sulfadiazine.
(d) Bacitracin zinc.

4. From what country does Zehrunisa hail?
(a) Bangladesh.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) India.
(d) Nepal.

5. Which of Fatima’s children dies?
(a) Medina.
(b) Sarita.
(c) Aalia.
(d) Heena.

6. The text glosses “tapori” as meaning which of the following?
(a) Elite.
(b) Thug.
(c) Effette.
(d) Rug.

7. Who is Asha’s superior in her political party?
(a) Subhash Sawant.
(b) Subotai Sandan.
(c) Sunil Sakhari.
(d) Sundu Salanis.

8. Which of the following is the Husains’ fifth son?
(a) Safdar.
(b) Mirchi.
(c) Atahar.
(d) Abdul.

9. What job had Kamble held?
(a) Porter.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Undertaker.
(d) Cook.

10. Which of the following is commissioned to improve the local airport?
(a) ITO.
(b) JSQ.
(c) GVK.
(d) HUM.

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

12. What kind of fruit tree stands by the Hotel Leela?
(a) Tamarind.
(b) Jamun.
(c) Coconut.
(d) Durian.

13. The text glosses “sa’ab” as meaning which of the following?
(a) Poor man.
(b) Rich woman.
(c) Poor woman.
(d) Rich man.

14. In the book, how much does one rupee correspond to in U.S. currency?
(a) $2.00.
(b) $0.02.
(c) $0.20.
(d) $20.00.

15. In what year does “Between Roses” begin?
(a) 2005.
(b) 2007.
(c) 2008.
(d) 2006.

Short Answer Questions

1. As which of the following does the text gloss the meaning of “Kalu”?

2. Which of the following is Karam prescribed?

3. Approximately how many people live in the slum Abdul inhabits?

4. What is the name of Asha’s husband?

5. How many rupees does Sion Hospital ask Kamble for?

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