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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. In Chapter 14, who causes a disturbance at the House of Cages?
(a) Dilnavaz.
(b) Ghulam Mohammed.
(c) Dr. Paymaster.
(d) Tehmul.

2. In Chapter 12, where do Gustad and Laurie go on their lunch break in order to talk?
(a) The House of Cages.
(b) The break room at the bank.
(c) Dr. Paymaster's office.
(d) The Chor Bazaar.

3. In Part 2 of Chapter 19, what does Gustad carefully observe?
(a) The medications in the sideboard.
(b) The sacred paintings on the wall.
(c) Sohrab's entrance exam scores.
(d) The scenery between New Delhi and Bombay.

4. What does Dr. Paymaster carry during the march?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) His medical bag.
(c) A walking stick.
(d) A gun.

5. What is the subject of the newspaper article that Dinshawji gives Gustad in Chapter 13?
(a) The CIA.
(b) Major Bilimoria.
(c) Mr. Madon.
(d) Madhiwalla Bonesetter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What season is it in Chapter 15?

2. When the march pauses in front of the wall of sacred paintings in Chapter 22, who is the only person venerating Zarathustra?

3. How much does Gustad pay for a coolie to save his seat on the train?

4. During their conversation in Chapter 14, how long does Ghulam Mohammed give Gustad to retrieve the money from the bank?

5. Who has infuriated Mr. Rabadi in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ghulam Mohammed tell Gustad that he needs to return the money immediately? How does he threaten Gustad?

2. Describe the air raid shelter that Gustad and Darius build.

3. Describe the morcha.

4. Why does the pavement artist draw sacred pictures, and what are his qualifications for doing so?

5. Describe the candles that Gustad buys at Mount Mary and explain why he has to buy them.

6. What happens in Farad's room between Miss Kutpitia, Dilnavaz, and Tehmul?

7. Why does Tehmul love the doll?

8. Summarize the article that Dinshawji brings for Gustad to read.

9. Describe Alamai's relationship with her nephew.

10. Why does Tehmul get hit with a brick?

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