2. Why doesn't the lambardar tell the people what is happening?
(a) He himself does not know.
(b) He doesn't wish to frighten the villagers.
(c) He was sworn to secrecy.
(d) He is afraid.

3. What happens in the night at the station that turns the sky orange?
(a) The trains leave.
(b) The soldier begin shooting people.
(c) The soldiers turn on generators.
(d) A fire is lit.

4. Why does the Subinspector believe Mano Majra is still at peace, in spite of the newly arrived refugees?
(a) The refugees are women.
(b) The refugees are Hindu.
(c) The refugees are Muslim.
(d) The refugees have not been harassed.

5. What are dacoits?
(a) Professional robbers.
(b) Professional killers.
(c) Professional detectives.
(d) Professional farmers.

6. What indicates to those on the train that Iqbal is educated?
(a) He can read.
(b) He is dressed well.
(c) He can speak.
(d) He is sitting in first class.

7. What does the young man at the meeting suggest might be in the train that is stopped at the station?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Money.
(c) Refugees.
(d) Military treasures.

8. What is happening in India during the time of the book?
(a) The Muslims have taken over India.
(b) The British are moving into India.
(c) The Hindus and Muslims are in a war.
(d) The Americans have invaded India.

9. Where do the women of the village go in times of importance in the village?
(a) The temple.
(b) The mosque.
(c) The river.
(d) The headman's house.

10. What does the mullah of the mosque believe in terms of freedom?
(a) That freedom often means an increase in violence.
(b) That freedom is worth fighting for.
(c) That freedom is an impossible concept.
(d) That freedom only benefits the educated.

11. Where had Chand heard the song the young woman sang the second time?
(a) His daughter had hummed it.
(b) His wife had sung it.
(c) He heard it on the radio.
(d) His son had played it.

12. What does Chand see as the immediate problem?
(a) Saving Sikh lives in Mano Majra.
(b) Saving Hindu lives in Mano Majra.
(c) Saving Christian lives in Mano Majra.
(d) Saving Muslim lives in Mano Majra.

13. How many passenger trains stop in Mano Majra each day?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

14. Where did Chand spend his time in order to purge himself of the obsession?
(a) The crematorium.
(b) A house of prostitution.
(c) A courthouse.
(d) A garage.

15. Why does Meet imply by assuming Iqbal's name of Singh?
(a) He assumes he is Muslim.
(b) He assumes he is Hindu.
(c) He assumes he is American.
(d) He assumes he is Sikh.