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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Mrs. Pillai, Mrs. Eapen, Mrs. Rajagopalan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the cement kangaroos that fascinate Rahel at the airport?
(a) Benches.
(b) Sculptures.
(c) Trash cans.
(d) Directional signs.

2. What is the name of the hotel where Rahel's family stays before going to the airport?
(a) Hotel Sea Queen.
(b) The Circle Princess.
(c) Cochin Inn.
(d) The Warm Moth.

3. What does Mombatti mean?
(a) Memory.
(b) Mellow.
(c) Tallow-stick.
(d) Tall man.

4. What month is it when Rahel returns to Ayemenem at the beginning of the novel?
(a) September.
(b) June.
(c) July.
(d) May.

5. What becomes Kochu Maria's favorite television show?
(a) Leave it to Beaver.
(b) Hulk Hogan.
(c) Days of our Lives.
(d) The Price is Right.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people in Ayemenem steal from Baby Kochamma?

2. What is the name of Margaret Kochamma's second husband?

3. What part of Estha does Rahel reach out and touch even though he has not even acknowledged her being in the house?

4. What does Rahel realize as an adult about the way Velutha plays with the children?

5. What does Rahel think of as The Sound of Music "smell"?

(see the answer key)

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