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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For some time, the narrator feels ________ by the monk's story.
(a) Inspired.
(b) Elated.
(c) Judgmental of.
(d) Disturbed.

2. What does Tariq Mia explain is the Jain monk's only love?
(a) Books.
(b) His mother.
(c) The human heart.
(d) Food.

3. Nitin was offered two jobs: managing a tea estate or _______.
(a) A business adviser.
(b) A government position.
(c) CEO of a company.
(d) An executive training course.

4. Why is there a ceremony for the Jain monk in the stadium?
(a) To announce he is becoming a monk.
(b) To pray for his good health.
(c) To celebrate his first born child.
(d) To pray for his safety on his journey West.

5. How much does the Jain monk's father have to pay for his son to renounce the world?
(a) Two thousand rupees.
(b) One million rupees.
(c) 62 million rupees.
(d) 50 rupees.

6. The narrator took the job at the guesthouse after what event?
(a) The guesthouse was renovated.
(b) He lost his other job.
(c) His wife died.
(d) His daughter moved to the city.

7. What does the monk claim he will gain from enduring the trials of being a monk?
(a) Fearlessness.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Peace.

8. What is the benefit of Nitin going to Vano Village?
(a) The weather is nice.
(b) He wants to live there.
(c) The food is good.
(d) He can be cured.

9. When a Jain becomes a monk, what part of the ceremony marks their departure from the world?
(a) Song.
(b) Blessing.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Charity.

10. What is Tariq Mia's pet name for the narrator?
(a) Know-It-All.
(b) Funny Buddy.
(c) Little Brother.
(d) Cuz.

11. If Master Mohan had the title _______, he would be more respected.
(a) Baba.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Gupta-sahib.
(d) Father.

12. Who does Nitin become while managing the tea estate?
(a) An overly controlling boss.
(b) His fake persona.
(c) A tea estate worker.
(d) A woman.

13. What is the benefit of Imrat performing in the park?
(a) He is well respected.
(b) He makes friends.
(c) He gets fresh air.
(d) He gets money.

14. What cures possession, in the doctor's opinion?
(a) Success at work.
(b) Antibiotics.
(c) Belief that they are cured.
(d) A ritual.

15. Why is Master Mohan's wife enraged by Imrat's recording contract?
(a) She feels she deserved it.
(b) She doesn't get any money.
(c) She is scared for his safety.
(d) She doesn't like his music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator's primary anxiety about Nitin?

2. What religion is Tariq Mia?

3. Why is the narrator concerned about Nitin running off?

4. How much time has passed between the end of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6?

5. Why must the narrator take Nitin back to the guesthouse?

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