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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 - Part I: Chapters 8-10 and Part II: Chapters 1 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 9 describes how Nanda moved to Carignano after what event in her life?
(a) Her husband’s death.
(b) Her daughter’s illness.
(c) Her retirement.
(d) Her husband’s resignation.

2. When Nanda bumps her leg in Part I, Chapter 10, what colors does she compare the bruise to?
(a) Old meat.
(b) A fire.
(c) Sunset.
(d) Eggplant.

3. According to the description in Chapter 5, how did others view Nanda when she lived in the Vice Chancellor’s house?
(a) A peasant.
(b) A queen.
(c) Annoying.
(d) A maid.

4. What does Ram Lal say he and Nanda are at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Hilarious.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Sad.
(d) Old.

5. What book is Nanda reading at the start of Part I, Chapter 8?
(a) The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon.
(b) On Living Alone.
(c) All about Pillows.
(d) Sei Shonagon’s Pillow.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Nanda thinks of her life at the Vice Chancellor’s house in what state?

2. What is Nanda’s cook’s name?

3. At the end of Part II, Chapter 1, Nanda still sees Raka as a what?

4. What is the title of the section of the book Nanda is reading at the start of Part I, Chapter 8?

5. Who meets Raka at the taxi stand at the start of Part I, Chapter 10?

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