WorksheetsThe Night Diary Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 27mins
The family is headed to Rashid Uncle’s home. Who is he?
Papa's cousin
Mama's brother
Dadi's Uncle
Papa's co-worker
While Papa knocked on Rashid Uncle's door, Nisha was attacked. What reason did the attacker give?
Hindus had killed his family while they tried to get water
Nisha’s family had helped the wrong person at the water well
Nisha’s family doesn’t belong in this part of the country.
Papa had not been able to save his family at the hospital in Mirpur Khas.
Papa told the attacker, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” What did he mean with this quote from Gandhi?
We should attack our enemies so that everyone suffers equally.
Getting revenge is a worthy reason for hurting others.
If we continue to seek revenge, the violence will never stop.
Showing love is the best way to get revenge.
When Nisha meets Rashid Uncle, she learns that he ‘can’t speak, only write.’ What makes Rashid Uncle unable to speak?
he is too shy to speak with strangers
he was born with a cleft lip
he doesn’t speak the same language
his voice is gravelly and hoarse
What similarities does Rashid Uncle have with Kazi?
They both enjoy cooking
they are both Hindu
They both knew Mama as a child
they both lived in Mirpur Khas
What is the hobby that Rashid Uncle enjoys?
vegetable gardening
carving wood
traditional dancing
napping outdoors
When Nisha noticed Hafa playing outside, Nisha decided to
wave at the girl
throw a stone at the girl
tie a ribbon on the window ledge
give her a necklace of woven weeds
When Hafa was at the window, who said the following? " Don't go, Nobody is going to do anything if they don't catch us. We have to go. Come visit us tomorrow in secret. Tell no one." (pg204)
Amil
Hafa
Nisha
Dadi
When Papa caught Hafa at the window, he yelled, “Maybe we’re all better off when you keep your mouth shut. We’ll have to go now.”
What was the effect of this yelling?
Mama's spirit was felt rubbing Nisha on the shoulder
Dadi patted papa on the hand
Amil began a silent protest against his father.
Nisha decided she would never talk again
At the train station, Nisha is left speechless and in shock when she sees
men with knives stealing valuables from others.
a family being separated by the crowd.
women yelling for men to get on top of the train.
the length of the line to buy a ticket
The family gets a one-room apartment in what city in India?
Mirpur Khas
Umerkot
Delhi
Jodphur
Something happened which makes Nisha thinks she might be having a good dream. What is it?
Kazi arrives skinny and filthy in their new location
Rashid Uncle sends the doll he had made.
Rupesh Uncle makes chapatis even better than Kazi's
Papa finds a home for them with lots of space
What did Kazi bring with him from their old home?
the mortar and pestle
Nisha's doll, Dee
dried herbs and spices
a painting of the hand and egg
What happens between Nisha and Hafa which symbolizes that there can be peace and unity?
they exchange different colored ribbons.
they braid each other's hair.
they promise to write letters to each other.
they grind spices with the mortar and pestle.
How does Nisha change over time when it comes to using her voice?
Nisha begins to talk to her entire family about everything she includes in her diary.
Though she is still shy, she becomes more confident speaking to specific characters.
Nisha enjoys drawing and painting.
Nisha is unable to talk to anyone.
What does the word 'diary' mean in the context of the book?
A recipe book
A personal record or journal
A guidebook for travel
A collection of short stories
What is the meaning of the word 'partition' in the book?
A method of cooking food
A type of clothing material
Division of a country into separate parts or territories
A type of musical instrument
What does the word 'partition' mean in the context of the book?
A method of cooking food
Division of India into two separate countries
A type of musical instrument
A type of clothing material
. Who is Dadi?
their grandmother.
their grandpa
their mom
their dad
What is Papa's job?
he is a teacher
he is a dentist
he is unemployed
He is a doctor
What is Amil's talent?
reading
talking
drawing
cooking
How are Amil and Nisha still part Muslim?
Amil is Hindu and Nisha is Muslim
they live in old India
Their Mama was Muslim and Papa is Hindu
Kazi is their uncle
What caused Mama's death?
I don't know
dengue fever
starvation
Childbirth
How is India being separated?
They are staying under Britain's rule
They are experiencing many earthquakes
Muslims in one place, Hindus and Sikhs to another place
Everyone has to move to Pakistan
How does Amil take revenge on the boys who chase them?
He punches them
He tells the teacher
He draws angry pictures of them
He throws rocks at them
What hurt Amil's ankle?
Rocks
He broke it
Tarantula bite
Scorpion bite
What does Papa say Gandhi wants?
to be under Britain's rule
to be president
for people to seperate
For everyone to stay together
What has Kazi taught Nisha?
to cook
to think of others beside herself
to be kind to others
Food brings all people together
Describe the altercation at the water pump.
everyone gets along
they all fight
the well is empty
A man stole another man's water and cut him with a knife
What does Hafa bring Nisha?
a blue ribbon
a yellow ribbon
A red ribbon
a doll
How old was Nisha when her mom left?
Four years old
Twelve years old
Six years old
She had just been born.
Why does Nisha write in her diary?
To remember everything that happens
Because she loves to write stories
To become famous one day
To create a gift for her mother
Why does Amil not like to read?
Papa wants him to, and he doesn't want to obey.
He gets bored.
He would rather be drawing.
The words jump around and change on him.
What is Papa's profession?
Teacher
Lawyer
Doctor
Priest
