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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ah Fatt from?

2. Under what type of tree does Paulette wait for Nob Kissin in Chapter 15?

3. In the story Neel tells in Chapter 18, how many sons of King Sagar disturb Lord Vishnu?

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

5. In Chapter 12, how long does the tattooist tell Neel the mark will last?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where will Malati and Raj go after Neel's properties are sold?

3. What sentence does Neel receive at court?

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

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

6. Why does Chillingworth not wish to fight the Chinese?

7. What are bores?

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

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

10. What chores are the female migrants given?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Neel is sentenced to seven years in a penal colony. What type of lawyer does Neel have? What relationship does the judge at his trial have with Burnham? Who make up the jury at his trial? How is an affidavit obtained that is read at his trial? What is revealed about British justice for natives of India?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Burnham tells Paulette that a judge would like to marry her. How does Paulette respond to the news that a judge would like to marry her? What does Mrs. Burnham tell her about marriage? How do Mrs. Burnham and women of her social status view marriage?

Essay Topic 3

The Ibis has been used to transport slaves and is refitted to transport migrants. What is Burnham’s view of slavery and migrants? What, if any, difference is there between slaves and migrants?

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