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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Deeti and Kalua staying in Chapter 9?
(a) Doriganj.
(b) Chhapra.
(c) Patna.
(d) Ghazipur.

2. What type of cargo does the Ibis carry?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Opium.
(d) Spices.

3. What nationality were the man and woman who commandeered Jodu's father boat because the woman was pregnant?
(a) English.
(b) Italian.
(c) French.
(d) American.

4. When did the Ibis drop anchor off Ganga-Sagar Island?
(a) May, 1840.
(b) June, 1837.
(c) April, 1839.
(d) March, 1838.

5. Why did Nob Kissin change jobs twice?
(a) The employers made him work 15 hour days.
(b) The employers kicked their staff.
(c) The employers did not give him a supper break.
(d) The employers accused their staff of thievery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Zachary when he left school?

2. How many lascars were often needed to do the work of a single able seaman?

3. What festival comes in Chapter 6 after Deeti's husband has a seizure?

4. Where does Deeti send Kabutri in Chapter 6?

5. How many years did Zachary work at a shipyard in Baltimore?

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