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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. After Tusker's death, who offers Lucy a home?
(a) Mr. Bhoolabhoy.
(b) The Shiraz management.
(c) Susy.
(d) Father Sebastian.

2. How is Joseph learning to read English?
(a) Magazines from Susy's shop.
(b) By reading the grave stones.
(c) The Bible.
(d) With books from the library.

3. When Lucy almost lost her job because she was caring for her mother, what did her father do to help her?
(a) Put her up at the Y close to work.
(b) He bought her a car.
(c) He bought her a home.
(d) He gave her money.

4. What does Lucy think of Tusker's letter to her?
(a) She thinks it is sad.
(b) She thinks it is a love letter.
(c) She thinks she better return to England.
(d) She thinks Tusker is crazy.

5. Where did Lucy and Tusker live before Pankot?
(a) Mudpore, India.
(b) Calcutta.
(c) London.
(d) Ranpur.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Tusker when he retired?

2. How does Father Sebastian repair the organ at church?

3. After Tusker's death, what does Lucy retrieve from the kitchen in the middle of the night?

4. The morning of Lucy and Tusker's dinner with Father Sebastian, what is Lucy going to do?

5. After Tusker dies, what fond memory does Lucy recall about her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Tusker is found dead with the letter in his hand. What role does Dr. Mitra play in how the letter is handled?

2. In Chapter 15, Ibrahim finally tells the reader what he thinks about Tusker. How does he feel about his employer?

3. Why is Mr. Bhoolabhoy upset with his wife on the morning of April 23rd? What do her actions imply?

4. As Lucy and Ibrahim discuss Father Sebastian's meal, Lucy at one point reminds Ibrahim who is in charge of the mali. What is happening here?

5. Who was Lucy's friend who did not like Tusker? What does she symbolize in the story?

6. What is in the letter that Tusker wrote to Lucy that makes her think it is a love letter?

7. Describe the rituals associated with the holiday of Holi. What is it? Why is it celebrated?

8. After Lucy's encounter with Mrs. Bhoolabhoy in the dining room, what is Lucy's attitude when she returns home? What does she decide to do?

9. Who was Toole? Why does Lucy constantly compare other men to him? Why is he important?

10. What does Lucy think when Mr. Bhoolabhoy stalls her from leaving the church?

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