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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, A Few Hours Later.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Baby Kochamma tells Rahel and Estha as they wait for the plane to arrive that they are what?
(a) Ambassadors of India.
(b) The Welcoming Committee.
(c) Good boys and girls.
(d) Naughty children.

2. In her dream, which of the following animals does Ammu NOT see?
(a) Moths.
(b) Fish.
(c) Red cow.
(d) Sacred elephants.

3. Where does Rahel hide while Sophie and Margaret are being introduced to the family?
(a) Wrapped in the airport curtains.
(b) Beside a cement kangaroo.
(c) Behind her mother's sari.
(d) Inside a stall in the bathroom.

4. What does Rahel wear to the airport to pick up Margaret and Sophie Mol?
(a) Bell-bottoms and a hat.
(b) A yellow sari.
(c) A lacy dress.
(d) Polka-dotted pants.

5. What is clutched in Sophie Mol's hand as she drowns?
(a) The gift from Velutha.
(b) A child's plastic watch.
(c) A silver thimble.
(d) Her mother's picture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ammu tell the children she should have taken them the night they ran away with Sophie Mol?

2. What does Chacko call Sophie?

3. Ammu listens to music on her_____________.

4. What is Sophie Mol wearing the night she drowns?

5. What do Estha and Rahel hold in their laps on the way to the airport?

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