Why did the boys gather by the river at night to watch for the ghost?
1. So they could talk about the ghost.
2. To pay respect to the ghost.
3. Because they were in love with the ghost.
4. Because it was exciting to do it.
What happened if the ghost looked at you while you were watching it?
1. You would die.
2. You would faint.
3. You would want to kiss it.
4. You would scream.
What did the ghost do during the day?
1. Stand at the open window.
2. Cry golden tears.
3. Cry in her sleep.
4. Haunt the village.
How did the men looking for the missing boy protect themselves?
1. With sticks and weapons.
2. With special prayers.
3. With magic water.
4. By painting blood on their lips.
Why was the girl killed?
1. Because she poisoned her masters.
2. Because she would not follow orders.
3. Because she was found with stolen money.
4. Because someone else wanted her masters' money.
Why were the villagers more respectful than usual to this ghost?
1. She had European blood.
2. She had been around for a long time.
3. The village boys were in love with her.
4. They were scared she would kiss them.
How did the villagers try to save the ghost?
1. By saving the old house.
2. By moving her to a new house.
3. By sending her away.
4. By moving her somewhere else.
Why did the boys change the place they played kabaddi?
1. It was too wet near the river.
2. They were scared of the ghost.
3. To get away from the old house.
4. To be nearer to the ghost.
Why was the narrator in high spirits coming home for the Puja holiday?
1. He had been drinking alcohol.
2. He was travelling by airplane.
3. He would see his family and friends.
4. He wanted to be with the ghost.
What is different about modern village boys?
1. They don't believe in ghosts.
2. They think all ghosts are bad.
3. They don't play ha-tu-tu (kabaddi).
4. They don't know much about the world.