Thirst-CQ

Question 1

In the book, Thirst, what is the name the sea Minni and her brother, Sanjay stare at from the rooftop?

Answer 1

Arabian Sea

Question 2

In the book, Thirst, what does the sea’s link bridge looks like?

Answer 2

The letter M

Question 3

In the book, Thirst, when do the authorities supply water to Minni’s neighborhood each day?

Answer 3

2 hours every morning and 1 hour each evening

Question 4

In the book, Thirst, what flower do the neighborhood women drape the tap with?

Answer 4

Marigolds

Question 5

In the book, Thirst, what object blocks the ocean view?

Answer 5

Billboards with glamorous Bollywood movie stars

Question 6

In the book, Thirst, who helped paint the homes in the Neighborhood?

Answer 6

Charity

Question 7

In the book, Thirst, what color paint did Minni choose to paint her house?

Answer 7

Yellow

Question 8

In the book, Thirst, what is desalination?

Answer 8

The process of making sea water drinkable

Question 9

In the book, Thirst, how old is Minni’s brother, Sanjay?

Answer 9

Fifteen

Question 10

In the book, Thirst, what grade is Minni’s brother, Sanjay in?

Answer 10

Tenth

Question 11

In the book, Thirst, what profession does Minni’s brother, Sanjay dream of becoming?

Answer 11

Chef

Question 12

Two part question; In the book, Thirst, who was Minnie named after and what is her real name?

Answer 12

Her mom’s sister, and Meena

Question 13

In the book, Thirst, what is Sanjay’s nickname for Minni?

Answer 13

Minni Meow

Question 14

In the book, Thirst, what is the proverb that Minni’s father believes in?

Answer 14

See no evil hear no evil and say no evil

Question 15

In the book, Thirst, what is Baba’s (Minni & Sanjay’s father) job?

Answer 15

He owns a tea shop

Question 16

In the book, Thirst, what is the name of Baba’s shop?

Answer 16

Jai Ho

Question 17

In the book, Thirst, what Jai Ho mean?

Answer 17

Victory

Question 18

In the book, Thirst,where do Sanjay and Minni sleep?

Answer 18

A small loft

Question 19

In the book, Thirst, what kind of locket does Ma (Minni & Sanjay’s mother) wear?

Answer 19

Ganesh

Question 20

In the book, Thirst, what is Ma’s job?

Answer 20

She cooks and cleans for a family who live in the expensive high rise

Question 21

In the book, Thirst, who gives Ma an Alphonoso mango?

Answer 21

Pinky, the daughter of her employer

Question 22

In the book, Thirst, who paid Minni’s school fees this year?

Answer 22

Anita Ma’am, Minni’s mother’s employer

Question 23

In the book, Thirst, who employs Ma?

Answer 23

Anita Ma’am

Question 24

In the book, Thirst, what is the name of the neighborhood dog?

Answer 24

Moti

Question 25

In the book, Thirst, what is Naan Aunty famous for?

Answer 25

She makes the best Naans (bread)

Question 26

In the book, Thirst, why can the cars not enter the neighborhood?

Answer 26

Because the streets are too narrow

Question 27

In the book, Thirst, what is the name of Minni’s friend who was neighborhood storyteller?

Answer 27

Shanti

Question 28

In the book, Thirst, what does Minni do to help untangle her thoughts and calm her mind?

Answer 28

Keeps a journal OR writes poetry

Question 29

In the book, Thirst, who is Minni’s best friend?

Answer 29

Faiza

Question 30

In the book, Thirst, what does Faiza’s Ammi make for Eid and always shares with Minni?

Answer 30

Kabobs

Question 31

In the book, Thirst, what Ma make for Diwali and always shares with Faiza?

Answer 31

Ladoos

Question 32

In the book, Thirst, what religion is Minni and here family?

Answer 32

Hindu

Question 33

In the book, Thirst, what religion is Faiza and ger family ?

Answer 33

Muslim

Question 34

In the book, Thirst, where does Shanti tell her stories to the community?

Answer 34

Under a banyan tree

Question 35

In the book, Thirst, what did King John of Portugal promise to Charles II of England as a dowry for marrying his daughter, Catherine of Braganza?

Answer 35

Bombay

Question 36

In the book, Thirst, what is the name of Sanjat’s friend, who lets them ride in a new Mercedes?

Answer 36

Amit

Question 37

In the book, Thirst, what is the profeesion of Amit’s Uncle, Ram ?

Answer 37

Chauffer

Question 38

In the book, Thirst, what does Sanjay yell out of the car? when he stands up into the moonroof?

Answer 38

“Mumbai! I’m Sanjay!”

Question 39

In the book, Thirst, what does Ram tell the kids to do when he leaves the car?

Answer 39

Stay in the car

Question 40

In the book, Thirst, why do Amit and Sanjay leave the car?

Answer 40

To check out the huge water tank behind the tracks

Question 41

In the book, Thirst, what did Minni notice about the man stealing water and pumping it into the truck?

Answer 41

He has a scar on his face

Question 42

In the book, Thirst, how do Sanjay and Minni share secrets in the loft, so Maa will not hear?

Answer 42

They write in a notebook

Question 43

In the book, Thirst, where are Amit and Sanjay sent away to stay?

Answer 43

New Delhi

Question 44

In the book, Thirst, why are Amit and Sanjay sent away?

Answer 44

For safety reasons, for being caught at the water tank site?

Question 45

In the book, Thirst, what organization steals the water of Mumbai?

Answer 45

The Mafia

Question 46

In the book, Thirst, what will Sanjay and Amit do in New Delhi?

Answer 46

Work on a family farm

Question 47

Two part question; In the book, Thirst, name what the two pictures Sanjay has hanging on the loft’s wall?

Answer 47

Golden Samosa’s and Chicken Korma

Question 48

In the book, Thirst, what is wrong with Ma, when Minni walks her to the clinic?

Answer 48

Stomach virus

Question 49

In the book, Thirst, why is Ma leaving the neighborhood?

Answer 49

To recuperate at her family’s village

Question 50

In the book, Thirst, what does Ma teach Minni to make before Maa leaves for the village?

Answer 50

Roti

Question 51

In the book, Thirst, what job does Minni have to do after school, while her mother is gone?

Answer 51

Work for Anita Ma’am, work her mother’s house cleaning/cooking job

Question 52

In the book, Thirst, who rides the bus with Minni on her first day working as her mother?

Answer 52

Faiza

Question 53

In the book, Thirst, how ols is Minni?

Answer 53

Twelve

Question 54

In the book, Thirst, how old is Pinky?

Answer 54

Twelve

Question 55

In the book, Thirst, what is the name of the school guard?

Answer 55

Shiva

Question 56

In the book, Thirst, what scholarship did Minni win?

Answer 56

A scholarship for computer classes

Question 57

In the book, Thirst, what day of the week is the computer class?

Answer 57

Sundays

Question 58

In the book, Thirst, what name do the girls call the computer teacher?

Answer 58

Priya Didi

Question 59

In the book, Thirst, what does Didi mean?

Answer 59

Big Sister

Question 60

is the name of Minni’s and Faiza’s teacher?

Answer 60

Miss Shah

Question 61

In the book, Thirst, what do Pinkt and Minni share as they study together in Pinky’s room?

Answer 61

A bowl of noodles

Question 62

In the book, Thirst, why are Minni, Miss Shah and Shiva called to the principal’s office.

Answer 62

Shiva and Miss Shah have been allowing Minni to arrive late for school

Question 63

In the book, Thirst, what is Latika’s job?

Answer 63

She sells magazines by the side of the road

Question 64

In the book, Thirst, what does Latika offer to do for Minni so Minni can continue in school?

Answer 64

Fill her water bucket

Question 65

In the book, Thirst, how does Minni recognize Pinky’s dad?

Answer 65

By the scar on his face

Question 66

In the book, Thirst, what does Minni drop when serving Pinky’s family?

Answer 66

A tray filled with pudding

Question 67

In the book, Thirst, who is Pinky’s dad?

Answer 67

The water mafia, or the water criminal

Question 68

In the book, Thirst, what does Faiza give Minni for protection, after Minni discovers who Pinky’s dad is?

Answer 68

An Amulet given to her by her grandmother

Question 69

In the book, Thirst, what does Minni hear from the new commentor, while she wass mopping the floors?

Answer 69

Police asking for help to identify the water thieves or numbers to call

Question 70

In the book, Thirst, what happens when Minni calls the police?

Answer 70

Laughs at her because she is so young or hangs up on her

Question 71

In the book, Thirst, what does Minni steal from Pinky’s room?

Answer 71

A photo of Pinky’s dad

Question 72

In the book, Thirst, what does Faiza write on the back of Pinky’s dad’s photo?

Answer 72

Pinky’s father’s name and address

Question 73

In the book, Thirst, what does Minni write on the back of Pinky’s dad’s photo?

Answer 73

Water Thief

Question 74

In the book, Thirst, what does Minni do with the photo of Pinky’s dad, at her father’s tea shop?

Answer 74

Slips it into a police officer’s pocket

Question 75

Two part question; in the book, Thirst, what name those who distract the police officers, so Minni can slip a photo into one of their pockets?

Answer 75

Faiza and Moti

Question 76

In the book, Thirst, what illness does the doctor tell Minni, her mother has?

Answer 76

Hepatitis A

Question 77

In the book, Thirst, what does Minni smell as she approaches home, that makes her know her Maa has returned?

Answer 77

Aroma of Daal

Question 78

In the book, Thirst, what does Minni and Ma see as they approach Anita Ma’am high rise building?

Answer 78

Vans and TV crews

Question 79

In the book, Thirst, who is being arrested when Ma and Minni go to work at Anita Ma’am’s house?

Answer 79

Pinky’s father or Anita Ma’am’s husband

Question 80

In the book, Thirst, what big decision did Sanjay make?

Answer 80

To stay in New Delhi and be a chef

Question 81

In the book, Thirst, why did Ma lose her job at Anita Ma’am’s?

Answer 81

They were alll leaving town because of the arrest

Question 82

In the book, Thirst, what does Naan Aunty suggest for Ma to do as a new job?

Answer 82

Make and sell Roti

Question 83

In the book, Thirst, what kind of app did Minni suggest to work on for her computer class?

Answer 83

Waiting app for the neighborhood water tap

Question 84

In the book, Thirst, what task does the volunteer group work on, where Faiza and Minni decide to volunteer at in the summer?

Answer 84

Clean up the Mithi River and it’s banks

Question 85

In the book, Thirst, how did Minni and Faiza do on their final exam of the school year?

Answer 85

They passed

Question 86

In the book, Thirst, what is the exact date of World Water Day?

Answer 86

March 22nd

Question 87

In the book, Thirst, what is the exact year The United Nations established World Water Day?

Answer 87

1993

Question 88

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what color did Minni choose to paint the family home?

Answer 88

Yellow

Question 89

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is Sanjay’s dream job?

Answer 89

Being a chef

Question 90

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Shanti do to get people’s attention during stories?

Answer 90

Blows in a conch shell

Question 91

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, in what kind of car does Ram Uncle take the kids for a ride?

Answer 91

Mercedes

Question 92

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, why do Minni and Sanjay communicate through a notebook?

Answer 92

To keep their parents from hearing them talk in the small house

Question 93

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who is Minni’s teacher?

Answer 93

Miss Shah

Question 94

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is Minni’s favorite vegetable?

Answer 94

Okra

Question 95

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, where does Sanjay sit to feel like a king?

Answer 95

The roof

Question 96

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Shanti grow in tin cans?

Answer 96

Tomatoes

Question 97

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, how old is Minni?

Answer 97

12

Question 98

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, when is the computer class held each week?

Answer 98

Sunday mornings

Question 99

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is Minni’s computer teacher’s name?

Answer 99

Priya

Question 100

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Priya Didi drink her water out of? Be specific.

Answer 100

A tin water bottle

Question 101

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what food does Minni make for Pinky to help her get strength for studying?

Answer 101

Masala-flavored two-minute noodles

Question 102

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, where does Anita Ma’am have Lata store extra water?

Answer 102

In tubs

Question 103

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what percentage of Mumbai’s water does Minni’s part of the city receive?

Answer 103

5%

Question 104

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is Latika’s, job?

Answer 104

She sells magazines

Question 105

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, about how much change does Minni get to keep after selling her first magazine?

Answer 105

5 rupees

Question 106

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, which character vows to never drink alcohol?

Answer 106

Ravi

Question 107

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Pinky’s grandmother demand Minni add to the roti dough?

Answer 107

Oil

Question 108

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who helps Minni collect water in the morning so she can get to school on time?

Answer 108

Latika

Question 109

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, how many phone numbers for crime reporting does Minni copy off the television?

Answer 109

2

Question 110

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who do Minni and Faiza call first to report their knowledge of the water thieves?

Answer 110

The Mumbai Police

Question 111

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Minni steal from Pinky’s bedroom?

Answer 111

A photo of Pinky’s father

Question 112

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what grade is Minni in?

Answer 112

7th

Question 113

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, where does Minni put the picture of Pinky’s father?

Answer 113

A police officer’s bag

Question 114

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what disease does Rohini have?

Answer 114

Hepatitis A

Question 115

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is the scent of Minni’s mother’s soap?

Answer 115

Rose

Question 116

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what sound from Mumbai does Sanjay miss while in the country?

Answer 116

The sounds of the ocean

Question 117

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who gives Ma the idea to start a roti business?

Answer 117

Naan Aunty

Question 118

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who gives Minni the idea for a water line app?

Answer 118

Faiza

Question 119

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, which river will Minni help clean up during her summer break?

Answer 119

The Mithi River

Question 120

In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, how many lakes provide water to Mumbai?

Answer 120

7

Question 121

In Thirst, how many hours a day do authorities provide access to water if the shortages are not too great?

Answer 121

2 hours in the morning and 1 hour in the evening

Question 122

In Thirst, what is the name of the expensive process that requires a factory to strain the salt out of sea water to make it drinkable?

Answer 122

desalination

Question 123

In Thirst, what is Minni’s childhood nickname?

Answer 123

Minni Meow

Question 124

In Thirst, what does the illustrated proverb of the three monkeys mean?

Answer 124

See no evil, hear no evil, say no evil

Question 125

In Thirst, what is expensive, golden yellow with streaks of red, perfectly ripe and shaped like a kidney?

Answer 125

alphonso mango

Question 126

In Thirst, who can make a rhyme out of anything?

Answer 126

Amit

Question 127

In Thirst, what do communities order when water shortages are bad and nothing runs from the taps?

Answer 127

water tankers

Question 128

In Thirst, what month is it when Amit, Sanjay, Faiza and Minni are given a ride in Ram Uncle’s car?

Answer 128

March

Question 129

In Thirst, who does Minni pray to for help and protection?

Answer 129

Lord Ganesh

Question 130

In Thirst, what does Ma give Sanjay right before he leaves for New Delhi?

Answer 130

her phone

Question 131

In Thirst, after Sanjay is gone, what direction does Minni spread out her bedroll in the loft?

Answer 131

horizontally

Question 132

In Thirst, what is Minni’s favorite vegetable?

Answer 132

okra

Question 133

In Thirst, what is the name of the river by Minni’s house?

Answer 133

Mithi River

Question 134

In Thirst, who overhears Minni telling the shop keeper Sanjay had to leave to help their grandmother in her village?

Answer 134

Ravi

Question 135

In Thirst, how many times has Ma had a virus in the last two years?

Answer 135

3 times

Question 136

In Thirst, according to Ma, what is the secret to perfect rotis?

Answer 136

making sure the dough doesn’t stick to the rolling board

Question 137

In Thirst, how many sources does Mumbai have for drinking water?

Answer 137

seven

Question 138

In Thirst, when is water theft the highest?

Answer 138

When water is lowest before monsoon season

Question 139

In Thirst, who never wants to live anywhere other than Mumbai, even when they become famous?

Answer 139

Amit

Question 140

In Thirst, what does Minni go by at Anita Ma’am’s house?

Answer 140

Meena

Question 141

In Thirst, what is arranged perfectly on the sofa in Anita Ma’am’s living room? Be specific.

Answer 141

jewel colored pillows

Question 142

In Thirst, what is attached to the sparkling tap in Anita Ma’am’s kitchen that Meena has seen ads for?

Answer 142

a water filter

Question 143

In Thirst, what room is Meena not allowed to go into at Anita Ma’am’s house?

Answer 143

the mother in law’s room/grandma’s room

Question 144

In Thirst, how many families share the bathroom at the end of the lane in Minni’s neighborhood?

Answer 144

thirty

Question 145

In Thirst, according to one of Minni’s poem it is not prayers that makes water flow - what does make water flow?

Answer 145

money

Question 146

In Thirst, why does Baba have to leave for work so much earlier when Ma is gone?

Answer 146

Ma was the one who cleaned, peeled and chopped vegetables for him

Question 147

In Thirst, when did Lata come to live with and work for Anita Ma’am?

Answer 147

when she was 13

Question 148

In Thirst, what does Baba make at the tea stall that multiple people say is the best around?

Answer 148

pakodas

Question 149

In Thirst, how does Shanti instruct her students to breathe out?

Answer 149

through the lips like they are whistling

Question 150

TWO PARTS In Thirst, who tells Minni she got a scholarship and how did they know?

Answer 150

Shanti; she volunteers at the community center

Question 151

In Thirst, what is pictured in the screen saver Priya selects for the class computers?

Answer 151

an eagle

Question 152

In Thirst, how long is the computer class?

Answer 152

two hours

Question 153

In Thirst, what is rare about the movie Gully Boy?

Answer 153

it features houses like Minni’s

Question 154

In Thirst, Minni and Faiza study for the practice exam together until approximately what time?

Answer 154

midnight

Question 155

In Thirst, what does Anita Ma’am ask Minni to make Pinky so she can have strength to study for her exams?

Answer 155

masala flavored two minute noodles

Question 156

In Thirst, why does Pinky’s dad not like to have pictures taken?

Answer 156

He injured his face at work a few years prior

Question 157

In Thirst, who is considered a respectful daughter because she sells magazines at a traffic light?

Answer 157

Latika

Question 158

In Thirst, how much money does Minni receive on her first magazine sale when the customer tells her to keep the change?

Answer 158

almost 5 rupees

Question 159

In Thirst, what is Anita Ma’am cooking for lunch when her husband will be home?

Answer 159

goat curry

Question 160

In Thirst, what does Faiza give Minni after she discovers Pinky’s father is part of the water mafia?

Answer 160

a black cord with amulet for protection from evil

Question 161

In Thirst, what is Anita Ma’am reading while the TV blares and Minni mops?

Answer 161

a film magazine

Question 162

In Thirst, why does the Mumbai police officer hang up on Minni?

Answer 162

because she is only 12

Question 163

In Thirst, where was the family photo on Pinky’s bulletin board taken?

Answer 163

Switzerland

Question 164

In Thirst, what is a liver infection caused by contaminated food or water?

Answer 164

hepatitis

Question 165

In Thirst, Minni writes a poem about the many names of water in different languages. List 2 of the words for water from Minni’s poem

Answer 165

paani, eau, H20, rain, jal, maa, agua, nero, neer, vatten, voda

Question 166

In Thirst, what sentence alone is poetry to Minni?

Answer 166

Ma is home.

Question 167

In Thirst, why does Sanjay decide to remain in New Delhi?

Answer 167

he was offered a job as a cook at a restaurant

Question 168

In Thirst, what does Minni name her water app?

Answer 168

Paani

Question 169

In Thirst, why is the angry man from the water mafia so interested in finding Sanjay and Amit after they escape?

Answer 169

he thinks they are spies for the newspaper or part of a rival gang

Question 170

In Thirst, where does Ma find the flier for the computer class?

Answer 170

the bulletin board at the clinic

Question 171

In Thirst, What did Pinky give Minni’s mom for combing and braiding her hair?

Answer 171

Alphonso mango

Question 172

In Thirst, What is the name of the tea shop run by Minni’s father and what does it mean?

Answer 172

Jai Ho, which means victory

Question 173

In Thirst, What does the proverb illustrated by the three monkeys symbolize?

Answer 173

See no evil, hear no evil, and say no evil

Question 174

In Thirst, What letter does the sea link bridge look like? What does Sanjay and Minni think it stands for?

Answer 174

Letter M. Stands for Mumbai, Minni and Monsoon

Question 175

In Thirst, What color did Minni choose to paint their house?

Answer 175

Yellow

Question 176

In Thirst, What materials are the walls on Minni’s house made of?

Answer 176

Tin and concrete

Question 177

In Thirst, What is the process of making seawater drinkable?

Answer 177

Desalination

Question 178

In Thirst, Who is Minni named after?

Answer 178

Her mom’s sister / Meena aunty

Question 179

In Thirst, How old is Sanjay? What is his job in the restaurant?

Answer 179

Fifteen. He does food prep

Question 180

In Thirst, According to Minni, her mom makes the most delicious _________ in the world.

Answer 180

Daal

Question 181

In Thirst, What is Minni’s best friend’s name?

Answer 181

Faiza

Question 182

In Thirst, What does Faiza’s mom make for Eid?

Answer 182

Kebabs

Question 183

In Thirst, What does Minni’s mom make for Diwali?

Answer 183

Ladoos

Question 184

In Thirst, What is King John of Portugal’s daughter’s name?

Answer 184

Catherine of Braganza

Question 185

In Thirst, What did King John give as part of his daughter’s dowry for her wedding?

Answer 185

Bombay

Question 186

In Thirst, What is Amit’s uncle’s name?

Answer 186

Uncle Ram

Question 187

In Thirst, In which car does Amit’s uncle take the kids for a drive?

Answer 187

Mercedes

Question 188

In Thirst, What does the angry man aim at the bushes where Sanjay and Amit are hiding?

Answer 188

Flashlight

Question 189

In Thirst, What is the name of the guy from Amit’s neighborhood who asked the boys to run for it before the train came?

Answer 189

Ravi

Question 190

In Thirst, What does Minni use to wash the dirt off Sanjay?

Answer 190

Damp handkerchief

Question 191

In Thirst, Which god does Minni pray to, asking to help and protect them?

Answer 191

Lord Ganesh

Question 192

In Thirst, Where does Ram uncle’s brother live?

Answer 192

New Delhi

Question 193

In Thirst, What food does mom try to feed Sanjay before he leaves for the train station?

Answer 193

Roti and potatoes

Question 194

In Thirst, What month is Minni’s finals?

Answer 194

April

Question 195

In Thirst, What grade was Minni’s dad in when his father hurt his back?

Answer 195

Sixth grade

Question 196

In Thirst, How far is Delhi from Mumbai?

Answer 196

1421 kilometers

Question 197

In Thirst, What is the name of the river near Minni’s house?

Answer 197

Mithi river

Question 198

In Thirst, What is the name of the neighborhood dog?

Answer 198

Moti

Question 199

In Thirst, How many times did Minni’s mom get stomach viruses in the last 2 years?

Answer 199

Three times

Question 200

In Thirst, What kinds of vegetables do the family Sanjay is living with grow?

Answer 200

Tomatoes, cauliflower, carrots, spinach, Okra

Question 201

In Thirst, What fruit or vegetable does Shanti grow in a pot?

Answer 201

Tomatoes

Question 202

In Thirst, Name the ingredients Minni uses to make the dough?

Answer 202

Flour, salt, water and oil

Question 203

In Thirst, What does the sign carried by the large group singing songs say?

Answer 203

Marriage party

Question 204

In Thirst, What is Shanti’s occupation?

Answer 204

Teacher

Question 205

In Thirst, What does Shanti do to make her tomatoes juicy?

Answer 205

Sings to them

Question 206

In Thirst, How many islands is Mumbai made of?

Answer 206

Seven

Question 207

In Thirst, What is Minni’s childhood nickname?

Answer 207

Minni Meow

Question 208

In Thirst, What is Minni’s mom’s name?

Answer 208

Rohini

Question 209

In Thirst, What color is the horse in the painting on the wall?

Answer 209

Blue

Question 210

In Thirst, What color tunic is Anita ma’am wearing when she opens the door for Minni?

Answer 210

Blue

Question 211

In Thirst, What is Anita ma’am’s daughter’s name?

Answer 211

Pinky

Question 212

In Thirst, How many families share a bathroom in Minni’s neighborhood?

Answer 212

Thirty

Question 213

In Thirst, How many stalls are there in the bathroom in Minni’s neighborhood?

Answer 213

Seven

Question 214

In Thirst, How old is Pinky?

Answer 214

Twelve

Question 215

In Thirst, According to Minni’s journal entry, what makes water flow?

Answer 215

Money

Question 216

In Thirst, What is Anita ma’am’s family cook’s name?

Answer 216

Lata

Question 217

In Thirst, How old was Lata when she came to live and work for Anita ma’am’s family?

Answer 217

Thirteen

Question 218

In Thirst, What food does Naan aunty bring when she sees Minni eating biscuits for dinner?

Answer 218

Naan and cauliflower sabzi

Question 219

In Thirst, What is the school guard’s name?

Answer 219

Shiva

Question 220

In Thirst, What favorite food of Minni’s does Faiza bring for lunch to share?

Answer 220

Jeera aloo

Question 221

In Thirst, What game do Pinky and Minni play?

Answer 221

Uno

Question 222

In Thirst, When is Minni’s computer class?

Answer 222

Sunday morning

Question 223

In Thirst, What is the computer teacher’s name?

Answer 223

Priya

Question 224

In Thirst, What does Shanti use to grab people’s attention?

Answer 224

Conch shell

Question 225

In Thirst, What does didi mean?

Answer 225

Big sister

Question 226

In Thirst, How many kids are in Minni’s current class?

Answer 226

Fifty

Question 227

In Thirst, How many computers are there in Minni’s school?

Answer 227

Two

Question 228

In Thirst, How long is Minni’s computer class?

Answer 228

Two hours

Question 229

In Thirst, What is the Hindi word for today?

Answer 229

Aaj

Question 230

In Thirst, What day is Minni’s favorite day of the week?

Answer 230

Sunday

Question 231

In Thirst, What does Miss Shah give to Minni when her stomach rumbles?

Answer 231

Sandwich

Question 232

In Thirst, What does Anita ma’am ask Minni to make because she’s tired after shopping all day?

Answer 232

Cup of tea

Question 233

In Thirst, What are the things on the principal’s desk?

Answer 233

Vase of flowers, nameplate

Question 234

In Thirst What do people call the parts of the city where Minni lives?

Answer 234

Slum

Question 235

In Thirst, What percent of Mumbai’s population do the people at the slums make?

Answer 235

40 percent

Question 236

In Thirst, What job does Latika do?

Answer 236

Sells magazines

Question 237

In Thirst, Where are Minni and Latika positioned to sell magazines?

Answer 237

Bottom of the overpass

Question 238

In Thirst, What food does the magazine stall owner give Minni and Latika?

Answer 238

Upma

Question 239

In Thirst, How long does Pinky’s grandma ask Minni to knead the dough?

Answer 239

Five minutes

Question 240

In Thirst, What does Sanjay cook for Amit’s relatives and their friends?

Answer 240

Chicken curry and okra

Question 241

In Thirst, What is Anita ma’am’s husband’s favorite food?

Answer 241

Goat curry

Question 242

In Thirst, What does Faiza give Minni that her grandmother gave to protect her from evil?

Answer 242

Black cord with amulet

Question 243

In Thirst, Which goddess fights evil? What does she ride?

Answer 243

Shakti, rides a tiger

Question 244

In Thirst, What is hepatitis A? What causes it?

Answer 244

Liver infection, caused by virus

Question 245

In Thirst, What is the scent of Minni’s mom’s soap?

Answer 245

Rose