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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 - Part III: Chapters 1 -13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After finding out of Ila’s death, Nanda begins to acknowledge what part of herself and her life?
(a) Her kindness.
(b) Her age.
(c) The beauty.
(d) The lies.

2. At the end of Part III, Chapter 10, what creature does Nanda exchange glances with before shaking it onto the ground to protect it from birds?
(a) A praying mantis.
(b) Hen.
(c) Owl.
(d) Cricket.

3. Where do Ram Lal and Raka talk to one another in the evening?
(a) By the Hamam.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the drawing room.
(d) In the guest room.

4. What does Ila Das attempt to use to scare off the group of kids making fun of her?
(a) An umbrella.
(b) A bat.
(c) Her purse.
(d) Her voice.

5. When Nanda thinks of her school days with Ila, what does she recall children taunting Ila over?
(a) Her bad grades.
(b) Her piano playing.
(c) Her shrill voice.
(d) Her clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Nanda and Raka laugh together at when they are walking Chapter 7?

2. What is Ila Das’ sister’s name?

3. Who notices a change in Raka at the start of Part II, Chapter 12, after Raka witnesses the costume party?

4. As the fire burns, Raka goes to the window at night to see if it is any closer to where?

5. When Raka looks for Ram Lal at the end of Chapter 2, what does she find him doing?

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