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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) Tara has run off with Bakul
(b) All of the roses have died
(c) The cow has drowned in the garden
(d) Aunt Mira has lost her mind and is running through the garden naked

2. How does Bim use this old letter from Raja?
(a) To remember her brother's handwriting
(b) To remind her to pay the rent
(c) To blackmail Tara
(d) To remind her how angry she was when the letter came

3. What does Bakul tell people who ask detrimental questions about India?
(a) I don't know the answer
(b) Mind your own business
(c) I will check for you and find out
(d) No comment

4. When Raja gets older, what other activity does he get involved in at Hyder Ali's home?
(a) He begins to do all the cooking for the family
(b) He chews betel leaves with the servants
(c) He joins the circle of older men on the lawn, partaking in discussions
(d) He begins embroidery with the women

5. Who takes care of Raja?
(a) Baba
(b) Tara
(c) Mira
(d) Bim

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What overcomes Tara when she is at her family home?

3. What was the difference in religion between Raja and Hyder Ali?

4. Where has Bakul been posted when he comes to ask Bim for permission to marry Tara?

5. What does Bim think of his statement?

(see the answer key)

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