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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does the novel suggest is the hottest part of a candle? (from Part 2, Brushfire – Section 4)

Its yellow tip.

Its blue core.

Its melting wax.

Its orange middle.

2.

What is it about the library that makes it feel, to Kiran, like a church? (from Part 1, Kindling – Section 3)

Its emphasis on books devoted to spirituality and religion.

Its stained glass windows.

Its emphasis on prayer and contemplation.

Its emphasis on music.

3.

Why does Kiran tell his mother he is pretending to be Krishna? (from Prologue & Part 1, “Kindling” - Section 1)

He knows that Krishna is his mother’s favorite god, and he thinks she will overlook his behavior if he says he was trying to be like Krishna.

He has colored his face with his mother’s purple eye shadow, and Krishna has purple skin.

He has colored his face with his mother’s blue eye shadow, and Krishna has blue skin.

He knows that Krishna is his father’s favorite god, and he thinks she will overlook his behavior if he says he was trying to be like Krishna.

4.

What musical instrument does Kiran find at the garage sale? (from Part 2, “Brushfire” - Section 1)

A guitar.

A trumpet.

A pair of cymbals.

A recorder.

5.

What is the implied meaning of Neha’s appearance with Ashok? (from Part 1, Kindling – Section 4)

They have been using drugs.

They have been teasing Kirti.

They have been having sex.

They have been sleeping.

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