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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20, The Madras Mail.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Inspector Thomas send for Baby Kochamma after he talks to the twins?
(a) To trap Ammu.
(b) She lied about Chacko.
(c) She filed a false F.I.R.
(d) To save Velutha.

2. What country is India at war with when Rahel and Estha are born?
(a) China.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Iran.
(d) Tibet.

3. What does Rahel think the temple of Kochu Thomban smells like?
(a) Rot.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Rain.
(d) Death.

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

5. What causes the children's boat to overturn the night that Sophie Mol drowns?
(a) Strong wind.
(b) An alligator.
(c) A big wave.
(d) A log.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Velutha sleep the night that Sophie Mol drowns?

2. What does Rahel stick up her nose and have to go see a doctor to have removed when she is a child?

3. Comrade Pillia holds his ____________ like a gun to Chacko's head.

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

5. What does Mombatti mean?

(see the answer key)

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