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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. Where does Bahadur's brother tell Jai and the others he used to talk about running away to?
(a) Jaira.
(b) Kerala.
(c) New Dheli.
(d) Manali.

2. What does Jai feel "sticking" to himself in Bahadur's house, making him anxious to leave?
(a) Water.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Sugar.

3. Who is Jai's sister?
(a) Bhai-Didi.
(b) Sari-Didi.
(c) Runu-Didi.
(d) Shanti-Didi.

4. What does Bahadur imagine his mother rubbing his chest with when he is sick?
(a) Lard.
(b) Cortisone Cream.
(c) Vicks Vapo Rub.
(d) Vaseline.

5. What does Jai tell the policeman after looking at his shoes?
(a) They look like they are the same size.
(b) There is a cobbler nearby.
(c) Jai loves the policeman's shoes.
(d) There is a shoe shop nearby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the T.V.-repair chacha's name?

2. What does Pari tell the person she asks about how to buy metro tickets?

3. Who is the second child to disappear, in Part II?

4. What does Pari do that Jai thinks might be a good idea for him to do, too?

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?

(see the answer key)

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