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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 the structure Fokir shows Piya on Garjontola remind Piya of?
(a) Her mother's puja table.
(b) Her mother's gramophone.
(c) Her father's chess set.
(d) Her father's coffee table.

2. What does Nilima tell Kanai is remarkable about Moyna?
(a) She has not abandoned her own dreams.
(b) She has not been hindered by her physical disability.
(c) She has survived the loss of two children.
(d) She is an orphan but managed to make her own way in the world that is hostile to women.

3. Why is Moyna especially critical of Fokir's job as a fisherman?
(a) Fisherman are on the bottom rung of the social ladder in Lusibari.
(b) Fisherman often smell fairly bad after a day's work.
(c) Fisherman are usually learned, but they are not allowed to work in professional jobs.
(d) The fish will likely be gone in the region within about 15 years' time.

4. How many languages does Kanai speak?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 3.

5. Why does Nilima refuse to help Kusum when Kusum asks for help in Morichjhapi?
(a) She does not want the government to turn against her.
(b) She does not want to split her time between Lusibari and Morichjhapi.
(c) She does not want Nirmal to have another excuse to see Kusum.
(d) She does not want to leave her own children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Nirmal give his notebook of writing to to keep for Kanai?

2. Where does Piya see many dolphins on her trip with Fokir?

3. Why does Kanai tell Piya that Moyna is impressed she is a scientist?

4. Why does the guard on Piya's boat stop Fokir at first?

5. What animal does Kanai think the dolphins slightly resemble?

(see the answer key)

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