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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jai tell his friends most people in India are kidnapped by?
(a) Friends.
(b) Strangers.
(c) Djinns.
(d) Family members.

2. Why does the spirit that supposedly protects girls and women do so?
(a) She was tasked to do it by a God.
(b) She was killed by an evil man herself.
(c) Her own daughter was killed.
(d) She is paid to protect girls and women.

3. Who is Bahadur's Papa?
(a) The Pradhan.
(b) Varun.
(c) Drunkard Laloo.
(d) Quarter.

4. 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) Turn in a circle three times.
(c) Call out a special prayer.
(d) Just think of her.

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

6. How does Bahadur feel about the T.V.-repair chacha?
(a) He feels indifferent to him.
(b) He is suspicious of him.
(c) He wishes a man like him could have been his father.
(d) He does not like him at all.

7. What does Jai see Bahadur's mother give to the policeman?
(a) Her gold chain.
(b) Money.
(c) Her entire wallet.
(d) Her food.

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

9. What does Bahadur's Ma say about his personality?
(a) He is too trusting.
(b) He is very smart.
(c) He has a heart of gold.
(d) He is quite mischievous.

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

11. What does Pari do that Jai thinks might be a good idea for him to do, too?
(a) Strength trains.
(b) Gets a job.
(c) Keeps a notebook.
(d) Cooks for herself.

12. What kind of television shows does Jai like the best?
(a) Science fiction shows.
(b) Detective and police shows.
(c) Romances.
(d) Cartoons from America.

13. What does Jai value most in his house?
(a) The television.
(b) The books.
(c) The refrigerator.
(d) The pens and paints.

14. What does Kirpal-Sir say more than any other word?
(a) Friends.
(b) Silence.
(c) Attention.
(d) Dismissed.

15. Where do Bahadur's siblings suggest Jai, Pari and Faiz look for Bahadur?
(a) The running fields.
(b) The school.
(c) The railway station.
(d) The tea shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Jai's best friends?

2. What does Jai appreciate about the way Runu-Didi is at school with him?

3. Who is an object of power and fascination in the basti?

4. Which transport hub does Jai live near?

5. What term of affection does Jai's mother use for him in Part II?

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