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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 266 - 338).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who berates reporters for exploiting the grief of the parents whose children were snatched?
(a) Kirpal-Sir.
(b) Fatima.
(c) Pari's Ma.
(d) Shanti-Chachi.

2. What does Jai call the dog he tries to befriend in Part III?
(a) Peri.
(b) Jindal.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Samosa.

3. Where does Quarter spend nearly every night?
(a) The lake.
(b) The video game arcade.
(c) The tea shop.
(d) The theka.

4. What is a terrible sign of pollution in Jai's city?
(a) The rain is green.
(b) Burning trash.
(c) Smog.
(d) Dog poop.

5. What form do djinns sometimes take, according to legends?
(a) A leopard.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A black dog, cat, or snake.
(d) A tiger or dolphin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the boys call on Mental's protection after he dies?

2. What does Quarter always wear?

3. What does the old woman at the railway station try to give Pari and Jai?

4. Why does Jai tell policemen he is out of school in Part I?

5. Why does Jai feel guilty about Runu-Didi's disappearance?

(see the answer key)

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