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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23 | Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his second year abroad, why does the wife of Biju's boss give him toiletries?
(a) It is part of his room and board arrangement.
(b) He can't afford to buy them himself.
(c) She can get them very cheaply.
(d) She thinks he smells.

2. With whom does Biju get into a fight at work?
(a) His American boss.
(b) A Pakistani co-worker.
(c) An American co-worker.
(d) An Indian co-worker.

3. The first time Biju runs into Saeed after the closing of the bakery, what type of girl has Saeed married?
(a) A white American.
(b) An Indian.
(c) An African.
(d) A black American.

4. What does Biju misrepresent about himself in his letters to the cook?
(a) He claims to have a green card.
(b) He claims to have integrated into American society.
(c) He claims to be helping others from his village.
(d) He claims to be doing better financially than he really is.

5. Where does a co-worker take Biju when his character is first introduced?
(a) To a bar.
(b) To interview for a job.
(c) To a prostitute.
(d) To meet his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sai's first tutor?

2. Who is Harish-Harry?

3. Who is sent to the police station after the judge is robbed?

4. When the bakery closes, how does Biju's separation from Saeed affect him?

5. Who does Sai wait for at the beginning of the novel?

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