Thirst, Chapters 8-10

Why is Minni worried about passing finals?

• To get a good job.

• To avoid flunking out and not going to the next grade.

• To make their parents proud.

• To win a scholarship.

What often happens to students who fail their exams?

• They get to take a long vacation.

• They stop going to school and find jobs.

• They move to a new city.

• They get extra tutoring.

Why did Baba have to stop going to school?

• He didn't like school.

• His father hurt his back and he needed to get a job.

• He wanted to travel.

• He got married.

Why did Ma have to leave school?

• She was too old for school.

• She wanted to start a business.

• Her youngest sister was born, and she had to care for her.

• She moved to a different village.

What does the Rakhi bracelet do?

• Helps someone find love.

• Offers protection from harm.

• Helps someone get a job to earn money.

• Helps bring water.

How does the water mafia get away with their wrong doing?

• Being sneaky and hiding from the police.

• Using anger and force.

• Bribing authorities.

• Acting like nothing is wrong.

What did Minni learn about growing up?

• It means learning how to have your own family.

• It means learning how dangerous the world can be.

• It means learning how to take care of yourself.

• It means learning how to get a job.

What did Sanjay say about planes that made Faiza laugh?

• They fly very fast.

• They have bedrooms and serve meals.

• They are very noisy.

• They can fly to the moon.

What reason did Minni give people about Sanjay's absence?

• He went to school.

• He went to visit friends.

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  He went to the village to help his grandparents.

• He went to find water.

Why were Ma and the narrator so relieved to hear Sanjay's voice?

• He was coming home soon.

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  They were worried about his safety

• He had found a new job.

• He told them a funny story.