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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 cuts off the lizard's tail in Chapter 19?
(a) Tehmul.
(b) Miss Kutpitia.
(c) Alamai.
(d) Dilnavaz.

2. What nickname does Gustad have for Dinshawji?
(a) "Poet laureate."
(b) "Hound dog."
(c) "Colonel General."
(d) "Old coot."

3. How long are visitors normally allowed at the prison where Major Bilimoria is being held?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Thirty minutes.
(d) One hour.

4. Who has infuriated Mr. Rabadi in Chapter 17?
(a) Major Bilimoria.
(b) Inspector Bamji.
(c) Darius.
(d) Sohrab.

5. Who does Gustad see outside the Tower of Silence?
(a) Laurie Coutino.
(b) Dr. Paymaster.
(c) Mr. Madon.
(d) Ghulam Mohammed.

Short Answer Questions

1. As mentioned in Chapter 20, which character has high blood pressure?

2. According to the newspaper reports of Major Bilimoria's crime, whose voice does he imitate?

3. In Part 2 of Chapter 19, what does Gustad carefully observe?

4. Who visits Dilnavaz in Part 4 of Chapter 21?

5. What type of dog does Mr. Rabadi have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tehmul get hit with a brick?

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

3. Describe Dinshawji's funeral.

4. Why are the Nobles' medical expenses so high, and how do they pay them?

5. Describe Major Bilimoria's appearance in Chapter 18.

6. Where do Laurie and Gustad meet on their lunch hour, and what do they discuss?

7. Describe the incident that occurs between the four children, the milk seller, and Gustad.

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

9. Describe the morcha.

10. Why does Tehmul love the doll?

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