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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bim claim they do not have enough of for Bakul, yet she pours it generously for the cat and for Baba?
(a) Tea
(b) Water
(c) Beer
(d) Milk

2. What does Mulk accuse his sisters of doing to him?
(a) Kidnapping his children
(b) Stealing his musical instruments
(c) Running off his wife
(d) Running off his musicians and denying him money

3. Why does Dr. Biswas think Bim is not interested in his courtship?
(a) She wants to become a num
(b) Because she is in love with someone else
(c) She is not interested in men
(d) She has dedicated her life to caring for her aunt and her brothers

4. What kind of business did the Misras brothers have and lose?
(a) Ice factory and soda water business
(b) Auto repair shop
(c) Car washing
(d) Bar and Grill

5. Bakul is waiting for them on the veranda. What music greets the sisters when they join Bakul?
(a) Aunt Mira playing the flute
(b) Baba's old 78 records
(c) Bakul's transister radio
(d) Country music from the Misras home

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hyder Ali offer to Raja?

2. Why can't they visit more often?

3. What is Bim's answer when Raja says he wants to grow up to be a hero?

4. What childhood event do the Misras sisters remind Tara of that night?

5. How often do Bakul and Tara visit Bim and Baba?

(see the answer key)

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