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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 243 - 285.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the "lord's golden spear" referred to as at the Subramanya temple?
(a) The sik.
(b) The alm.
(c) The vel.
(d) The alur.

2. According to Mohan's rules for his sons, what "will destroy anything, even a secret contract with God"?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Cursing.
(c) Lying.
(d) Indiscipline.

3. What animal does Mohan compare Javed to when discussing him with his neighbor in the novel?
(a) A mongoose.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A snake.
(d) A lion.

4. The narrator says in Part One, "One morning, over 100 million years ago, India left Eden and went looking for" what?
(a) "Europe."
(b) "Tibet."
(c) "America."
(d) "Russia."

5. Where is the return address on the letter that Manju and Radha's mother sent to Uncle Revanna?
(a) Mangalore.
(b) Virar.
(c) Paris.
(d) Dubai.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what term does Tommy Sir describe Mohan as being when he talks to Srinivas at the cricket game in Part One?

2. What does Javed encourage Manju to do about Mehta after his late-night visit?

3. In what class has Manju made critical errors, leading to his belief he will be thrown out of college during his first year?

4. In what year did T.O. Shenoy first play in Selection Day in Bombay?

5. What animal does Manju maim with his shoe when he argues with Radha on the day before Selection Day?

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