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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Raja admire the most?
(a) HIndi
(b) Urdu
(c) Spanish
(d) English

2. How many children does Raja have?
(a) Five - four daughters and a son
(b) One son and six daughters
(c) Three daughters and two sons
(d) One son

3. What does Bim attempt to do when she joins the others in the garden area and begins talking?
(a) Flirt with Mulk
(b) Get slowly but surely drunk
(c) Sleep on the grass
(d) To provoke reactions from Bakul and Tara

4. Why does Raja's father refuse to sign for Raja to attend his chosen college?
(a) The college he wants specializes in Islamic studies
(b) The college Raja wants is too expensive
(c) The father is jealous of the closeness between Hyder Ali and Raja
(d) The college Raja wants is not the father's alma mater

5. How does Bakul deal with the atmosphere in Tara's family home during their stay?
(a) He manipulates Bim and Tara to cause further anger
(b) He schedules luncheons and meetings all day every day
(c) He tries to assist Tara in working out the problems with her sister
(d) He encourages the sisters to talk it out

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tara decide to do after that conversation about Raja?

2. What happens on one of these summer evenings that makes an impression on all of the children?

3. What is wrong with Aunt Mira?

4. What color horse does Hyder Ali ride along the banks of the Jumna River

5. As Tara gets older, she no longer seeks comfort from Aunt Mira. Where does she go?

(see the answer key)

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