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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bim and Baba return from Hyder Ali Sahib's house, what has happened?
(a) Aunt Mira has lost her mind and is running through the garden naked
(b) Tara has run off with Bakul
(c) The cow has drowned in the garden
(d) All of the roses have died

2. What happens to the mother?
(a) She grows old and Bim must care for her
(b) She dies without the children ever seeing her again
(c) She runs off with the chauffeur
(d) She divorces the father

3. When Bakul sees Bim with her students, what does he think?
(a) That Bim has grown fat and ugly
(b) That Bim is in love with one of her students
(c) That perhaps he has married the wrong sister
(d) That Bim is a bad teacher

4. What was the difference in religion between Raja and Hyder Ali?
(a) Raja is Hindu, Hyder Ali is Muslim
(b) Raja is Catholic, Ali is Muslim
(c) Raja is Hindu, Hyder Ali was Catholic
(d) Raja is Hindu, Ali is an atheist

5. What is Bim's answer when Raja says he wants to grow up to be a hero?
(a) She wants to be a veterinarian
(b) She wants to be a playwright
(c) She says she wants to grow up to be a heroine
(d) She wants to be a sky diver

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps Raja to begin to get better?

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

3. How does this family dispose of the dead?

4. What does Bim attempt to do when she joins the others in the garden area and begins talking?

5. What did Hyder Ali offer to Raja?

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