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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Chawla family seek help in Chapter 6?
(a) A Buddhist monk.
(b) Medical doctors, homeopathic and naturopathic doctors.
(c) The local shaman.
(d) A Hindu guru.

2. What does Mr. Chawla realize is part of Sampath’s appeal?
(a) That Sampath is kind to everyone.
(b) Sampath’s ability to make people laugh.
(c) Sampath’s apparent humility.
(d) That Sampath has rejected modern luxuries.

3. Why does Mr. Chawla go to see a town official?
(a) To find a husband for Pinky.
(b) To ask about a building permit.
(c) To have something done about the monkeys.
(d) To have the orchard deeded over to Sampath.

4. What does Pinky do to a man who winks at her?
(a) Kicks him in the shin.
(b) Stomps on his foot.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Sticks him with her hair pin.

5. What does the monkey take from Amma at the market?
(a) Her new sari.
(b) An advertising leaflet with Sampath’s picture on it.
(c) Sampath’s new clothes.
(d) An ice cream cone.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does the Chawla family have enough money in Chapter 14?

2. Where does Mr. Chawla work?

3. What does Sampath insist about the monkeys in Chapter 14?

4. What does the atheist spy do when Pinky stabs him with her hairpin?

5. Why is Sampath miserable at the beginning of Chapter 2?

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