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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take Neel's carriage to travel from Lalbazar to the New Courthouse on the morning of his court appearance?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) About a half an hour.
(c) Better part of an hour.
(d) 90 minutes.

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 11, what name does Deeti assume?
(a) Bina.
(b) Hema.
(c) Aditi.
(d) Ela.

6. In Chapter 11, when does the pulwar stop for the night?
(a) 8 p.m.
(b) Sunset.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 6 p.m.

7. In Chapter 10, who does Nob Kissin suggest testify against Neel?
(a) Justice Kendalbushe.
(b) Elokeshi.
(c) Chillingworth.
(d) Doughty.

8. What language does Neel remember Parimal used to speak to him?
(a) Prakrits.
(b) Bhojpuri.
(c) Domari.
(d) Lomavren.

9. In Chapter 13, what does Paulette remember that Mr. Burnham wanted her to beat him with?
(a) Belt.
(b) Whip.
(c) Sweeper's broom.
(d) Razor strap.

10. In Chapter 14, what does Mr. Crowle order that the cook prepare instead of rice and curry?
(a) Beef roast.
(b) Pork chops.
(c) Beef steak.
(d) Lamb chops.

11. How long are the clothes that Neel is given in Chapter 12 supposed to last?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 9 months.

12. Who does not want to be involved with a war with the Chinese in Chapter 11?
(a) Chillingworth.
(b) Zachary.
(c) Burnham.
(d) Doughty.

13. In Chapter 16, what is the name of the steamtug that is to tow the Ibis?
(a) Watson.
(b) Martinique.
(c) Bombay.
(d) Forbes.

14. At the end of Chapter 13, what does Paulette call Zachary?
(a) Devil.
(b) Cockswain.
(c) Liar.
(d) Steersman.

15. What do Steward Pinto and his mess-boys serve the officers' in Chapter 17?
(a) Roast chicken and greens.
(b) Venison pie and potatoes.
(c) Lamb, mint sauce, and boiled potatoes.
(d) Roast, gravy, and mashed potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Burnham believe that Zachary should stay in Chapter 13?

2. In Chapter 14, what is the name of the man whom Neel shares a cell with?

3. In Chapter 16, who is the last migrant woman to come on board the Ibis?

4. At the end of Chapter 18, how many migrants jump overboard?

5. What becomes Munia's job on the Ibis?

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