Thirst - Chapters 17-18

Who is Anita Ma'am to Minni?

• A new friend.

• The woman who paid for her school and supports her family.

• A distant relative.

• The security guard's sister.

How does Minni feel when she sees Pinky's room and belongings?

• Happy and excited.

• Scared and nervous.

• A pang of jealousy.

• Confused and lost.

How does the bathroom in Pinky's house compare to the bathrooms in Minni's neighborhood?

• Pinky's bathroom is smaller and dirtier.

• Pinky's bathroom is shared by many families.

• Pinky's bathroom has a private tub, while others use buckets of water.

• Pinky's bathroom has no water.

Why does Minni find it strange that Pinky calls her mom by her name?

• Pinky is much younger than her mom.

• It is disrespectful to call an elder by their first name in her culture.

• Pinky is trying to be funny.

• Her mom prefers to be called "Ma'am."

What does the narrator compare the roti that looks like a map of India to?

• A perfect circle.

• A delicious meal.

• A messy mistake.

• A difficult task.

Why does Minni feel she must do better with her tasks?

• She wants to impress Pinky.

• She doesn't want to make her mom a liar and lose her job.

• She enjoys cleaning and cooking.

• She wants to move a mountain.

What does the phrase "Money, not prayers, makes the water flow" suggest about Minni's situation?

• She believes in the power of prayer.

• She thinks money is more important than religion.

• She realizes that practical resources are needed for basic necessities.

• She is upset about the lack of water.

How did Minni feel about her first day at work?

• She almost lost her job.

• She got a promotion.

• She loved it.

• 
  She was fired.

What did Minni eat for dinner after returning home exhausted?

• 
  Rotis and palak paneer.

• A banana and a piece of bread.

• Biscuits, naan, and cauliflower sabzi.

• Nothing, she was too tired.

What did Naan Aunty tell Minni about their neighborhood?

• They should work hard to succeed.

• They should always help each other.

• They should be careful of strangers.

• They should always be on time.