Question 1

Kanai and Kusum used to watch performances of the local legend titled _________.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "the glory of bon bibi," which is a reference to a popular local legend in the Sundarbans region, involving the deity Bon Bibi who is revered by both the Hindu and Muslim communities. This legend is often depicted in performances and stories in the area.

Question 2

Who took Kusum away claiming it's for her safety?

Accepted Answer

Horen took Kusum away, claiming it was for her safety, as part of the plot developments in the narrative.

Question 3

Piya chooses ______ over the Forest guards alloted to take her in the river.

Accepted Answer

Piya chooses Fokir over the forest guards allotted to take her in the river because Fokir, a local fisherman, has a deep understanding and connection with the river, which Piya values for her research.

Question 4

In "The Hungry Tide", ______ is Fokir's wife.

Accepted Answer

In "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh, Fokir's wife is Moyna.

Question 5

Piya returns to ______ after Fokir's death.

Accepted Answer

After Fokir's death, Piya returns to Kolkata. This is part of the storyline in Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide," where the character Piya, a cetologist, navigates through personal and environmental challenges in the Sundarbans.

Quiz 3: Characters and Themes in Literature

Kanai and Kusum used to watch performances of the local legend titled _________.

Who took Kusum away claiming it's for her safety?

Piya chooses ______ over the Forest guards alloted to take her in the river.

In "The Hungry Tide", ______ is Fokir's wife.

Piya returns to ______ after Fokir's death.