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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Nob Kissin when he was supposed to escort his aunt to an ashram in Brindavan?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

2. How far is the factory where Hukam SIngh works from his home?
(a) 2 miles.
(b) 3 miles.
(c) 4 miles.
(d) 1 mile.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Nob Kissin Pander show Paulette?
(a) A photograph of her father.
(b) Locket with her mother's photograph.
(c) Her father's cuff links.
(d) Her mother's ear bobs.

4. How many elderly aunts, widowed cousins, and other female relatives and dependents live in Neel's house?
(a) At least 100.
(b) 203.
(c) Around 80.
(d) 112.

5. What is the name of the judge who subjects Paulette to lengthy and disapproving catechisms?
(a) Richtenhouse.
(b) Kendalbushe.
(c) Markington.
(d) Powerrood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does Deeti compare Kalua's dwelling to?

2. How many days after Serang Ali predicts the Captain's death, does the Captain die?

3. What is Cornelius Pinto's religion?

4. What is Neel's son doing at the end of Chapter 4?

5. How does Ma Taramony die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What jobs is Jodu given in Chapter 8?

2. What do Deeti and Kabutri see as they drive into Ghazipur?

3. In Chapter 1, why is it unusual for Deeti to have a vision of a tall-masted ship?

4. What does Paulette help Mrs. Burnham with in Chapter 9?

5. What does the new pilot, James Doughty look like?

6. What happened to Captain Chillingworth's wife?

7. What type of boat does Jodu have in Chapter 3?

8. Where did Nob Kissin grow up, and how was he trained?

9. What is Hukam Singh's condition when Deeti finds him at the opium factory?

10. In Chapter 5, why does Neel say that he cannot sell the zemindary of Raskhali?

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