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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 16, where does the Naga Baba go?
(a) To find another child.
(b) To go get a job.
(c) To beg for food.
(d) To continue his spiritual journey.

2. A man who comes to see the father says he wants to at least be near _______.
(a) God.
(b) A girl.
(c) A musician.
(d) The forest.

3. Why do people avoid the Naga Baba?
(a) They're frightened of him.
(b) He smells bad.
(c) They think he has a disease.
(d) He's mean.

4. What season is it in Chapter 9?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Monsoon.
(d) Christmas.

5. Who kidnaps the elderly woman's daughter?
(a) A bandit.
(b) Another courtesan.
(c) Her father.
(d) A government official.

6. Upon Tariq Mia entering the lesson, the student is ______.
(a) Startled.
(b) Elated.
(c) Amused.
(d) Hysterical.

7. Bandits believe that being stung by bees on the Narmada will give them _______.
(a) Death.
(b) Immortality.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Clarity.

8. In Tariq Mia's opinion, what does the narrator not know enough about?
(a) Life.
(b) Love.
(c) Music.
(d) Fear.

9. How long has the elderly woman's daughter been held captive?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 10 years.

10. At the dance academy, what are the girls' dances supposed to convey?
(a) Men.
(b) Trees.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Birds.

11. What was the perk of the woman's life as a courtesan?
(a) Fame.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Opportunity.
(d) Respect.

12. Why doesn't Tariq Mia think it would be worthwhile to try and find the Naga Baba?
(a) There is nothing left to learn from him.
(b) He's good at hiding.
(c) He's dead.
(d) He's changed his appearance.

13. What sounds did the father use to teach his daughter music?
(a) Water.
(b) Drums.
(c) Birds.
(d) Machines.

14. The narrator's fascination with Mahadeo always ______ him.
(a) Frustrates.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Surprises.
(d) Delays.

15. Why must the daughter purify herself in the river?
(a) To get rid of a demon.
(b) To become baptized.
(c) To separate herself from her father.
(d) To get rid of desire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Tariq Mia's opinion, how is the narrator trying to learn about enlightenment?

2. What is shocking about the woman the narrator helps?

3. To the narrator and to others, the Narmada is a _______ river.

4. When the power comes back in the guesthouse, what is the narrator able to do again?

5. The father says he will die happy if he could sing like _______.

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