Thirst-CQ Flashcards
In the book, Thirst, what is the name the sea Minni and her brother, Sanjay stare at from the rooftop?
Arabian Sea
In the book, Thirst, what does the sea’s link bridge looks like?
The letter M
In the book, Thirst, when do the authorities supply water to Minni’s neighborhood each day?
2 hours every morning and 1 hour each evening
In the book, Thirst, what flower do the neighborhood women drape the tap with?
Marigolds
In the book, Thirst, what object blocks the ocean view?
Billboards with glamorous Bollywood movie stars
In the book, Thirst, who helped paint the homes in the Neighborhood?
Charity
In the book, Thirst, what color paint did Minni choose to paint her house?
Yellow
In the book, Thirst, what is desalination?
The process of making sea water drinkable
In the book, Thirst, how old is Minni’s brother, Sanjay?
Fifteen
In the book, Thirst, what grade is Minni’s brother, Sanjay in?
Tenth
In the book, Thirst, what profession does Minni’s brother, Sanjay dream of becoming?
Chef
Two part question; In the book, Thirst, who was Minnie named after and what is her real name?
Her mom’s sister, and Meena
In the book, Thirst, what is Sanjay’s nickname for Minni?
Minni Meow
In the book, Thirst, what is the proverb that Minni’s father believes in?
See no evil hear no evil and say no evil
In the book, Thirst, what is Baba’s (Minni & Sanjay’s father) job?
He owns a tea shop
In the book, Thirst, what is the name of Baba’s shop?
Jai Ho
In the book, Thirst, what Jai Ho mean?
Victory
In the book, Thirst,where do Sanjay and Minni sleep?
A small loft
In the book, Thirst, what kind of locket does Ma (Minni & Sanjay’s mother) wear?
Ganesh
In the book, Thirst, what is Ma’s job?
She cooks and cleans for a family who live in the expensive high rise
In the book, Thirst, who gives Ma an Alphonoso mango?
Pinky, the daughter of her employer
In the book, Thirst, who paid Minni’s school fees this year?
Anita Ma’am, Minni’s mother’s employer
In the book, Thirst, who employs Ma?
Anita Ma’am
In the book, Thirst, what is the name of the neighborhood dog?
Moti
In the book, Thirst, what is Naan Aunty famous for?
She makes the best Naans (bread)
In the book, Thirst, why can the cars not enter the neighborhood?
Because the streets are too narrow
In the book, Thirst, what is the name of Minni’s friend who was neighborhood storyteller?
Shanti
In the book, Thirst, what does Minni do to help untangle her thoughts and calm her mind?
Keeps a journal OR writes poetry
In the book, Thirst, who is Minni’s best friend?
Faiza
In the book, Thirst, what does Faiza’s Ammi make for Eid and always shares with Minni?
Kabobs
In the book, Thirst, what Ma make for Diwali and always shares with Faiza?
Ladoos
In the book, Thirst, what religion is Minni and here family?
Hindu
In the book, Thirst, what religion is Faiza and ger family ?
Muslim
In the book, Thirst, where does Shanti tell her stories to the community?
Under a banyan tree
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?
Bombay
In the book, Thirst, what is the name of Sanjat’s friend, who lets them ride in a new Mercedes?
Amit
In the book, Thirst, what is the profeesion of Amit’s Uncle, Ram ?
Chauffer
In the book, Thirst, what does Sanjay yell out of the car? when he stands up into the moonroof?
“Mumbai! I’m Sanjay!”
In the book, Thirst, what does Ram tell the kids to do when he leaves the car?
Stay in the car
In the book, Thirst, why do Amit and Sanjay leave the car?
To check out the huge water tank behind the tracks
In the book, Thirst, what did Minni notice about the man stealing water and pumping it into the truck?
He has a scar on his face
In the book, Thirst, how do Sanjay and Minni share secrets in the loft, so Maa will not hear?
They write in a notebook
In the book, Thirst, where are Amit and Sanjay sent away to stay?
New Delhi
In the book, Thirst, why are Amit and Sanjay sent away?
For safety reasons, for being caught at the water tank site?
In the book, Thirst, what organization steals the water of Mumbai?
The Mafia
In the book, Thirst, what will Sanjay and Amit do in New Delhi?
Work on a family farm
Two part question; In the book, Thirst, name what the two pictures Sanjay has hanging on the loft’s wall?
Golden Samosa’s and Chicken Korma
In the book, Thirst, what is wrong with Ma, when Minni walks her to the clinic?
Stomach virus
In the book, Thirst, why is Ma leaving the neighborhood?
To recuperate at her family’s village
In the book, Thirst, what does Ma teach Minni to make before Maa leaves for the village?
Roti
In the book, Thirst, what job does Minni have to do after school, while her mother is gone?
Work for Anita Ma’am, work her mother’s house cleaning/cooking job
In the book, Thirst, who rides the bus with Minni on her first day working as her mother?
Faiza
In the book, Thirst, how ols is Minni?
Twelve
In the book, Thirst, how old is Pinky?
Twelve
In the book, Thirst, what is the name of the school guard?
Shiva
In the book, Thirst, what scholarship did Minni win?
A scholarship for computer classes
In the book, Thirst, what day of the week is the computer class?
Sundays
In the book, Thirst, what name do the girls call the computer teacher?
Priya Didi
In the book, Thirst, what does Didi mean?
Big Sister
is the name of Minni’s and Faiza’s teacher?
Miss Shah
In the book, Thirst, what do Pinkt and Minni share as they study together in Pinky’s room?
A bowl of noodles
In the book, Thirst, why are Minni, Miss Shah and Shiva called to the principal’s office.
Shiva and Miss Shah have been allowing Minni to arrive late for school
In the book, Thirst, what is Latika’s job?
She sells magazines by the side of the road
In the book, Thirst, what does Latika offer to do for Minni so Minni can continue in school?
Fill her water bucket
In the book, Thirst, how does Minni recognize Pinky’s dad?
By the scar on his face
In the book, Thirst, what does Minni drop when serving Pinky’s family?
A tray filled with pudding
In the book, Thirst, who is Pinky’s dad?
The water mafia, or the water criminal
In the book, Thirst, what does Faiza give Minni for protection, after Minni discovers who Pinky’s dad is?
An Amulet given to her by her grandmother
In the book, Thirst, what does Minni hear from the new commentor, while she wass mopping the floors?
Police asking for help to identify the water thieves or numbers to call
In the book, Thirst, what happens when Minni calls the police?
Laughs at her because she is so young or hangs up on her
In the book, Thirst, what does Minni steal from Pinky’s room?
A photo of Pinky’s dad
In the book, Thirst, what does Faiza write on the back of Pinky’s dad’s photo?
Pinky’s father’s name and address
In the book, Thirst, what does Minni write on the back of Pinky’s dad’s photo?
Water Thief
In the book, Thirst, what does Minni do with the photo of Pinky’s dad, at her father’s tea shop?
Slips it into a police officer’s pocket
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?
Faiza and Moti
In the book, Thirst, what illness does the doctor tell Minni, her mother has?
Hepatitis A
In the book, Thirst, what does Minni smell as she approaches home, that makes her know her Maa has returned?
Aroma of Daal
In the book, Thirst, what does Minni and Ma see as they approach Anita Ma’am high rise building?
Vans and TV crews
In the book, Thirst, who is being arrested when Ma and Minni go to work at Anita Ma’am’s house?
Pinky’s father or Anita Ma’am’s husband
In the book, Thirst, what big decision did Sanjay make?
To stay in New Delhi and be a chef
In the book, Thirst, why did Ma lose her job at Anita Ma’am’s?
They were alll leaving town because of the arrest
In the book, Thirst, what does Naan Aunty suggest for Ma to do as a new job?
Make and sell Roti
In the book, Thirst, what kind of app did Minni suggest to work on for her computer class?
Waiting app for the neighborhood water tap
In the book, Thirst, what task does the volunteer group work on, where Faiza and Minni decide to volunteer at in the summer?
Clean up the Mithi River and it’s banks
In the book, Thirst, how did Minni and Faiza do on their final exam of the school year?
They passed
In the book, Thirst, what is the exact date of World Water Day?
March 22nd
In the book, Thirst, what is the exact year The United Nations established World Water Day?
1993
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what color did Minni choose to paint the family home?
Yellow
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is Sanjay’s dream job?
Being a chef
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Shanti do to get people’s attention during stories?
Blows in a conch shell
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, in what kind of car does Ram Uncle take the kids for a ride?
Mercedes
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, why do Minni and Sanjay communicate through a notebook?
To keep their parents from hearing them talk in the small house
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who is Minni’s teacher?
Miss Shah
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is Minni’s favorite vegetable?
Okra
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, where does Sanjay sit to feel like a king?
The roof
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Shanti grow in tin cans?
Tomatoes
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, how old is Minni?
12
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, when is the computer class held each week?
Sunday mornings
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is Minni’s computer teacher’s name?
Priya
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Priya Didi drink her water out of? Be specific.
A tin water bottle
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what food does Minni make for Pinky to help her get strength for studying?
Masala-flavored two-minute noodles
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, where does Anita Ma’am have Lata store extra water?
In tubs
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what percentage of Mumbai’s water does Minni’s part of the city receive?
5%
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is Latika’s, job?
She sells magazines
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, about how much change does Minni get to keep after selling her first magazine?
5 rupees
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, which character vows to never drink alcohol?
Ravi
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Pinky’s grandmother demand Minni add to the roti dough?
Oil
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who helps Minni collect water in the morning so she can get to school on time?
Latika
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, how many phone numbers for crime reporting does Minni copy off the television?
2
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who do Minni and Faiza call first to report their knowledge of the water thieves?
The Mumbai Police
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what does Minni steal from Pinky’s bedroom?
A photo of Pinky’s father
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what grade is Minni in?
7th
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, where does Minni put the picture of Pinky’s father?
A police officer’s bag
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what disease does Rohini have?
Hepatitis A
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what is the scent of Minni’s mother’s soap?
Rose
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, what sound from Mumbai does Sanjay miss while in the country?
The sounds of the ocean
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who gives Ma the idea to start a roti business?
Naan Aunty
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, who gives Minni the idea for a water line app?
Faiza
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, which river will Minni help clean up during her summer break?
The Mithi River
In Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, how many lakes provide water to Mumbai?
7
In Thirst, how many hours a day do authorities provide access to water if the shortages are not too great?
2 hours in the morning and 1 hour in the evening
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?
desalination
In Thirst, what is Minni’s childhood nickname?
Minni Meow
In Thirst, what does the illustrated proverb of the three monkeys mean?
See no evil, hear no evil, say no evil
In Thirst, what is expensive, golden yellow with streaks of red, perfectly ripe and shaped like a kidney?
alphonso mango
In Thirst, who can make a rhyme out of anything?
Amit
In Thirst, what do communities order when water shortages are bad and nothing runs from the taps?
water tankers
In Thirst, what month is it when Amit, Sanjay, Faiza and Minni are given a ride in Ram Uncle’s car?
March
In Thirst, who does Minni pray to for help and protection?
Lord Ganesh
In Thirst, what does Ma give Sanjay right before he leaves for New Delhi?
her phone
In Thirst, after Sanjay is gone, what direction does Minni spread out her bedroll in the loft?
horizontally
In Thirst, what is Minni’s favorite vegetable?
okra
In Thirst, what is the name of the river by Minni’s house?
Mithi River
In Thirst, who overhears Minni telling the shop keeper Sanjay had to leave to help their grandmother in her village?
Ravi
In Thirst, how many times has Ma had a virus in the last two years?
3 times
In Thirst, according to Ma, what is the secret to perfect rotis?
making sure the dough doesn’t stick to the rolling board
In Thirst, how many sources does Mumbai have for drinking water?
seven
In Thirst, when is water theft the highest?
When water is lowest before monsoon season
In Thirst, who never wants to live anywhere other than Mumbai, even when they become famous?
Amit
In Thirst, what does Minni go by at Anita Ma’am’s house?
Meena
In Thirst, what is arranged perfectly on the sofa in Anita Ma’am’s living room? Be specific.
jewel colored pillows
In Thirst, what is attached to the sparkling tap in Anita Ma’am’s kitchen that Meena has seen ads for?
a water filter
In Thirst, what room is Meena not allowed to go into at Anita Ma’am’s house?
the mother in law’s room/grandma’s room
In Thirst, how many families share the bathroom at the end of the lane in Minni’s neighborhood?
thirty
In Thirst, according to one of Minni’s poem it is not prayers that makes water flow - what does make water flow?
money
In Thirst, why does Baba have to leave for work so much earlier when Ma is gone?
Ma was the one who cleaned, peeled and chopped vegetables for him
In Thirst, when did Lata come to live with and work for Anita Ma’am?
when she was 13
In Thirst, what does Baba make at the tea stall that multiple people say is the best around?
pakodas
In Thirst, how does Shanti instruct her students to breathe out?
through the lips like they are whistling
TWO PARTS In Thirst, who tells Minni she got a scholarship and how did they know?
Shanti; she volunteers at the community center
In Thirst, what is pictured in the screen saver Priya selects for the class computers?
an eagle
In Thirst, how long is the computer class?
two hours
In Thirst, what is rare about the movie Gully Boy?
it features houses like Minni’s
In Thirst, Minni and Faiza study for the practice exam together until approximately what time?
midnight
In Thirst, what does Anita Ma’am ask Minni to make Pinky so she can have strength to study for her exams?
masala flavored two minute noodles
In Thirst, why does Pinky’s dad not like to have pictures taken?
He injured his face at work a few years prior
In Thirst, who is considered a respectful daughter because she sells magazines at a traffic light?
Latika
In Thirst, how much money does Minni receive on her first magazine sale when the customer tells her to keep the change?
almost 5 rupees
In Thirst, what is Anita Ma’am cooking for lunch when her husband will be home?
goat curry
In Thirst, what does Faiza give Minni after she discovers Pinky’s father is part of the water mafia?
a black cord with amulet for protection from evil
In Thirst, what is Anita Ma’am reading while the TV blares and Minni mops?
a film magazine
In Thirst, why does the Mumbai police officer hang up on Minni?
because she is only 12
In Thirst, where was the family photo on Pinky’s bulletin board taken?
Switzerland
In Thirst, what is a liver infection caused by contaminated food or water?
hepatitis
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
paani, eau, H20, rain, jal, maa, agua, nero, neer, vatten, voda
In Thirst, what sentence alone is poetry to Minni?
Ma is home.
In Thirst, why does Sanjay decide to remain in New Delhi?
he was offered a job as a cook at a restaurant
In Thirst, what does Minni name her water app?
Paani
In Thirst, why is the angry man from the water mafia so interested in finding Sanjay and Amit after they escape?
he thinks they are spies for the newspaper or part of a rival gang
In Thirst, where does Ma find the flier for the computer class?
the bulletin board at the clinic
In Thirst, What did Pinky give Minni’s mom for combing and braiding her hair?
Alphonso mango
In Thirst, What is the name of the tea shop run by Minni’s father and what does it mean?
Jai Ho, which means victory
In Thirst, What does the proverb illustrated by the three monkeys symbolize?
See no evil, hear no evil, and say no evil
In Thirst, What letter does the sea link bridge look like? What does Sanjay and Minni think it stands for?
Letter M. Stands for Mumbai, Minni and Monsoon
In Thirst, What color did Minni choose to paint their house?
Yellow
In Thirst, What materials are the walls on Minni’s house made of?
Tin and concrete
In Thirst, What is the process of making seawater drinkable?
Desalination
In Thirst, Who is Minni named after?
Her mom’s sister / Meena aunty
In Thirst, How old is Sanjay? What is his job in the restaurant?
Fifteen. He does food prep
In Thirst, According to Minni, her mom makes the most delicious _________ in the world.
Daal
In Thirst, What is Minni’s best friend’s name?
Faiza
In Thirst, What does Faiza’s mom make for Eid?
Kebabs
In Thirst, What does Minni’s mom make for Diwali?
Ladoos
In Thirst, What is King John of Portugal’s daughter’s name?
Catherine of Braganza
In Thirst, What did King John give as part of his daughter’s dowry for her wedding?
Bombay
In Thirst, What is Amit’s uncle’s name?
Uncle Ram
In Thirst, In which car does Amit’s uncle take the kids for a drive?
Mercedes
In Thirst, What does the angry man aim at the bushes where Sanjay and Amit are hiding?
Flashlight
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?
Ravi
In Thirst, What does Minni use to wash the dirt off Sanjay?
Damp handkerchief
In Thirst, Which god does Minni pray to, asking to help and protect them?
Lord Ganesh
In Thirst, Where does Ram uncle’s brother live?
New Delhi
In Thirst, What food does mom try to feed Sanjay before he leaves for the train station?
Roti and potatoes
In Thirst, What month is Minni’s finals?
April
In Thirst, What grade was Minni’s dad in when his father hurt his back?
Sixth grade
In Thirst, How far is Delhi from Mumbai?
1421 kilometers
In Thirst, What is the name of the river near Minni’s house?
Mithi river
In Thirst, What is the name of the neighborhood dog?
Moti
In Thirst, How many times did Minni’s mom get stomach viruses in the last 2 years?
Three times
In Thirst, What kinds of vegetables do the family Sanjay is living with grow?
Tomatoes, cauliflower, carrots, spinach, Okra
In Thirst, What fruit or vegetable does Shanti grow in a pot?
Tomatoes
In Thirst, Name the ingredients Minni uses to make the dough?
Flour, salt, water and oil
In Thirst, What does the sign carried by the large group singing songs say?
Marriage party
In Thirst, What is Shanti’s occupation?
Teacher
In Thirst, What does Shanti do to make her tomatoes juicy?
Sings to them
In Thirst, How many islands is Mumbai made of?
Seven
In Thirst, What is Minni’s childhood nickname?
Minni Meow
In Thirst, What is Minni’s mom’s name?
Rohini
In Thirst, What color is the horse in the painting on the wall?
Blue
In Thirst, What color tunic is Anita ma’am wearing when she opens the door for Minni?
Blue
In Thirst, What is Anita ma’am’s daughter’s name?
Pinky
In Thirst, How many families share a bathroom in Minni’s neighborhood?
Thirty
In Thirst, How many stalls are there in the bathroom in Minni’s neighborhood?
Seven
In Thirst, How old is Pinky?
Twelve
In Thirst, According to Minni’s journal entry, what makes water flow?
Money
In Thirst, What is Anita ma’am’s family cook’s name?
Lata
In Thirst, How old was Lata when she came to live and work for Anita ma’am’s family?
Thirteen
In Thirst, What food does Naan aunty bring when she sees Minni eating biscuits for dinner?
Naan and cauliflower sabzi
In Thirst, What is the school guard’s name?
Shiva
In Thirst, What favorite food of Minni’s does Faiza bring for lunch to share?
Jeera aloo
In Thirst, What game do Pinky and Minni play?
Uno
In Thirst, When is Minni’s computer class?
Sunday morning
In Thirst, What is the computer teacher’s name?
Priya
In Thirst, What does Shanti use to grab people’s attention?
Conch shell
In Thirst, What does didi mean?
Big sister
In Thirst, How many kids are in Minni’s current class?
Fifty
In Thirst, How many computers are there in Minni’s school?
Two
In Thirst, How long is Minni’s computer class?
Two hours
In Thirst, What is the Hindi word for today?
Aaj
In Thirst, What day is Minni’s favorite day of the week?
Sunday
In Thirst, What does Miss Shah give to Minni when her stomach rumbles?
Sandwich
In Thirst, What does Anita ma’am ask Minni to make because she’s tired after shopping all day?
Cup of tea
In Thirst, What are the things on the principal’s desk?
Vase of flowers, nameplate
In Thirst What do people call the parts of the city where Minni lives?
Slum
In Thirst, What percent of Mumbai’s population do the people at the slums make?
40 percent
In Thirst, What job does Latika do?
Sells magazines
In Thirst, Where are Minni and Latika positioned to sell magazines?
Bottom of the overpass
In Thirst, What food does the magazine stall owner give Minni and Latika?
Upma
In Thirst, How long does Pinky’s grandma ask Minni to knead the dough?
Five minutes
In Thirst, What does Sanjay cook for Amit’s relatives and their friends?
Chicken curry and okra
In Thirst, What is Anita ma’am’s husband’s favorite food?
Goat curry
In Thirst, What does Faiza give Minni that her grandmother gave to protect her from evil?
Black cord with amulet
In Thirst, Which goddess fights evil? What does she ride?
Shakti, rides a tiger
In Thirst, What is hepatitis A? What causes it?
Liver infection, caused by virus
In Thirst, What is the scent of Minni’s mom’s soap?
Rose
