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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. Who is Father Sebastian staying with when he comes in on the weekends?
(a) Lucy and Tusker.
(b) Pastor Steven.
(c) Mr. Bhoolabhoy.
(d) Susy.

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

3. How many will be at the dinner for Father Sebastian?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Four.

4. When Susy and Father Sebastian arrive at church will lots of flowers, what were they doing earlier in the day?
(a) Susy is showing Father her shop.
(b) Visiting Lucy and Tusker.
(c) Having breakfast together.
(d) Looking in on Susy's mom.

5. What will Mrs. Bhoolabhoy do to her husband if he does not write the letter?
(a) Fire him.
(b) Divorce him.
(c) Push him.
(d) Send him away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Lucy NOT told Tusker about?

2. Who lived in Rose Cottage before Lucy and Tusker?

3. What does Tusker do at the holiday party that embarrasses his wife?

4. What day of the week is Mr. Bhoolabhoy going to write the letter?

5. What happened to Lucy's twin brothers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the financial situation for Lucy after Tusker dies? Why is she explaining this to Mr. Turner?

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

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

4. Lucy regrets inviting Susy to dinner with Father Sebastian. Why?

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

6. Why does Mr. Bhoolabhoy not want to give the letter to Tusker? What is he afraid will happen?

7. What is Tusker's reaction to the new Father Sebastian? Why do you think he is reacting in this manner? Why does this make Lucy feel uncomfortable?

8. After Tusker dies, who offers Lucy a home? Why is this important? What does this say about Lucy's customs all along?

9. What does Tusker do at the Holi party? What is Lucy's reaction to his behavior?

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

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