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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. For how many Brahmins does Neel's wife prepare a feast and serve them with her own hands?
(a) 38.
(b) 50.
(c) 100.
(d) 25.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the jury at Neel's trail are Englishmen?

2. Where did the ship's cat go in Chapter 16?

3. How many men are waiting to board the ship that Deeti and Kalua are traveling on in Sahibganj?

4. Who does not want to be involved with a war with the Chinese in Chapter 11?

5. What is Neel given to write a letter in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 15, who does Paulette ask to help her?

2. What does Paulette say about her travels?

3. How does Neel survive when the Ibis sails past Rashkhali?

4. What are bores?

5. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Neel see when he looks in the mirror?

6. How does Paulette disguise herself to travel with the migrants?

7. In Chapter 14, why does Crowle dislike Zachary?

8. What thoughts does Deeti have of Kabutri in Chapter 18?

9. What does the captain tell the migrants as they head out to sea?

10. What does Neel remember when listening to Deeti's voice and songs?

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