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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does it mean that "a man's past keeps growing, even when his future has come to a full stop?" (from Book 4 - Book 5)

The more you live, the longer your past will become and the shorter your future will be.

Masterji holds strongly onto the memories of his family and very little in his future holds meaning for him.

Masterji's past indiscretions are beginning to catch up with him.

Masterji's poor health habits have made him ill and will shorten his life.

2.

Why were there four boxes of sweets in Ram Kahre's guard booth? (from Book 2 - Book 3)

Four members of Tower A had said "no" to Shah's offer and refused to accept his gift as well.

Shanmugham had delivered a large quantity and had several boxes left over for the guard to enjoy.

Some of the older members of the Society were concerned about getting diabetes and did not eat sweets.

Mr. Kothari had failed to put up a formal notice, so not everyone knew about the gifts.

3.

The phrase "moisture was snuggling into the cracks in the paint, licking steel rods, and chewing on mortar" represents which literary device? (from Book 4 - Book 5)

Suspense.

Foreshadowing.

A metaphor.

Personification.

4.

What evidence is there that Masterji misses his wife? (from Introduction - Book 1)

He spends lots of time with his grandson because he looks like her.

He mopes around and rarely leaves his apartment.

He spends lots of time with Mrs. Puri because she was his wife's good friend.

He can almost hear her still chopping onions in the kitchen and paces the floor late at night.

5.

The title for Book 4, "The Rain Begins," is an example of what literary device? (from Book 4 - Book 5)

An alliteration.

A simile.

Personifcation.

A metaphor.

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