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

2. What is the only thing Velutha is wearing as he is being beaten on the veranda of the History House?
(a) Red nail polish.
(b) Mundu.
(c) Turban.
(d) Shoes.

3. What does Ammu tell Estha he has to be sure to hold onto during their last conversation?
(a) Her love.
(b) His father's hand.
(c) Her promises.
(d) His train ticket.

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

5. What is Velutha doing the night that Sophie Mol drowns?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Making love to Ammu.
(c) Talking to Comrade Pillai.
(d) Working in the pickle factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie Mol tell Estha and Rahel she is doing when they find her crying in the garden?

2. Who does grown up Rahel remind Estha of?

3. What does Chacko love most about Margaret?

4. Velutha's hut is full of what?

5. Where do Rahel and Estha go after they search for Sophie by the river?

(see the answer key)

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