2. When does Neel learn his cell mate's name?
(a) A week before they are to leave for Mareech.
(b) Three days after the man regains consciousness.
(c) The night before they are to leave for Mareech.
(d) Two days before they are to leave for Mareech.

3. How many of the girmitiyas will be in rowboats as they disembark in Chapter 12?
(a) 11.
(b) 10 to 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 8 to 12.

4. How many minutes do the convicts arrive before the migrants in Chapter 16?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

5. In the story Neel tells in Chapter 18, how many sons of King Sagar disturb Lord Vishnu?
(a) 45,000.
(b) 70.
(c) 60,000.
(d) 28.

6. Where did Paulette study the scriptures with Mr. Burnham many evenings?
(a) His study.
(b) The parlor.
(c) The drawing room.
(d) The verandah.

7. What festival is halfheartedly celebrated by the migrants in Chapter 15?
(a) Holi.
(b) Onam.
(c) Diwali.
(d) Ganesh.

8. In Chapter 10, what jewelry is Nob Kissin wearing?
(a) Bracelet.
(b) Earring.
(c) Nose ring.
(d) Amulet.

9. Who does Deeti see on the ship that makes her faint in Chapter 16?
(a) Her husband's brother.
(b) Her husband's uncle.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her uncle.

10. Where is Ah Fatt from?
(a) Beijing.
(b) Canton.
(c) Shanghai.
(d) Xian.

11. In Chapter 12, what is the largest prison in India?
(a) Lalbazar.
(b) Alipore.
(c) Silchar.
(d) Nellore.

12. How long is Neel sentenced to the penal settlement on Mauritius Islands?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 5 years.

13. Why is there a riot in Chapter 18?
(a) The migrants want more food.
(b) The migrants want on deck.
(c) There is a fight among the migrants.
(d) The migrants run out of water.

14. In Chapter 16, what color sari is Paulette wearing when she meets Deeti?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

15. What name does Doughty give Kalua in Chapter 12?
(a) Tartan Roover.
(b) Martin Culnan.
(c) Maddow Colver.
(d) Daddoo Coolon.