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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 65 - 127).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jai's Ma trade Runu's gold-plated medal for running for?
(a) A five-pound bag of rice.
(b) A new water heater.
(c) A two-liter bottle of sunflower oil.
(d) A nice restaurant meal out.

2. What sport does Jai's sister practice?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Running.
(c) Squash.
(d) Volleyball.

3. What does one have to do to get the spirit's protection that is known for protecting girls and women?
(a) Leave her an offering.
(b) Call out a special prayer.
(c) Just think of her.
(d) Turn in a circle three times.

4. What blocks Omvir's escape in Part II?
(a) A pack of neighborhood cats.
(b) A group of children.
(c) Jai and Pari.
(d) A silver SUV.

5. What does one neighbor say to Jai's parents about the future of the basti because of police involvement in the disappearance of children?
(a) They will all be thrown in jail.
(b) They will lose their homes.
(c) They will all be beaten.
(d) They will all lose their pets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation do Bahadur's siblings give for the bruises he used to have?

2. Where do Bahadur's siblings suggest Jai, Pari and Faiz look for Bahadur?

3. How does Bahadur feel about the T.V.-repair chacha?

4. What chases Omvir in Part II?

5. Why does Jai think Quarter might possibly be the one snatching children?

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