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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 273 - 333).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Horen tell Kanai when he asks if Nirmal was in love with Kusum?
(a) Nirmal was definitely in love with Kusum.
(b) Nirmal swore Horen to secrecy on this topic.
(c) Nirmal only ever loved Nilima.
(d) Horen is an unlettered man and does not know of these things.

2. Who is the wife of Oceanus in Greek mythology?
(a) Bon.
(b) Hera.
(c) Circe.
(d) Tethys.

3. How do Nilima and Nirmal meet?
(a) Nilima is Nirmal's nurse.
(b) Nilima and Nirmal meet by chance in a shop.
(c) Their families are neighbors.
(d) Nilima is a student in Nirmal's class.

4. How does Kusum's father die?
(a) He is hit by a car.
(b) He has a sudden heart attack.
(c) He gets cholera and dies.
(d) He is attacked by a tiger.

5. Why do Nirmal and Nilima Bose first come to Lusibari?
(a) To be closer to family.
(b) For a safe haven.
(c) For work.
(d) To be closer to the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Piya want to continue working with Fokir?

2. What does Nilima tell Kanai to be especially careful about during his trip down the river?

3. What is Piya's one concession to the elements on the bhotbhoti?

4. Where is home for Nilima?

5. Who is the boy who is to be the sacrifice in the Bon Bibi play?

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