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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What philosophical discussion did the judge and Bose have at the restaurant?
(a) Whether man has free will.
(b) Whether time moves at different rates.
(c) Whether life has meaning.
(d) Whether the past remains unchanged by the present.

2. How does the man respond when Lola complains about the crimes being committed against her?
(a) He offers to find her a new night watchman.
(b) He offers to marry her.
(c) He suggests that she marry.
(d) He agrees to stop the men from committing the crimes.

3. What is Biju wearing as he approaches his father's house?
(a) An American suit.
(b) A nightgown.
(c) Clothes the GNLF boys gave him.
(d) A sari.

4. Who is the figure who approaches the house at the end of the novel?
(a) Someone who found the missing dog.
(b) Uncle Potty.
(c) Biju.
(d) Gyan.

5. What is the cook thinking about his son as the judge is doing what he asked?
(a) That he and his son are estranged.
(b) That he has no son.
(c) That his son would be proud of him.
(d) That his son would be disappointed in him.

6. Where does Harish-Harry's future son-in-law live?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Texas.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) Oklahoma.

7. What does Sai feel towards Gyan when she sees his house?
(a) Shame.
(b) Envy.
(c) Ridicule.
(d) Pride.

8. Soon after Biju's phone call, what does Mr. Iype tell Biju is the true name of the Hudson River?
(a) The Black River.
(b) The River That Flows Both Ways.
(c) The River That Flows in Circles.
(d) The River That Flows to the Sea.

9. What do the police do to an innocent drunk man six months after the library visit?
(a) Beat him.
(b) Hang him.
(c) Gun him down.
(d) Practice their torture techniques on him.

10. When Sai confronts Gyan about his sudden changes in behavior toward her, how does he respond?
(a) He says he loves her, but she will have to wait for him.
(b) He says his newfound strength has overcome his lust.
(c) He says the army does not permit him to socialize with her.
(d) He says he is weak and also part of the liberation army.

11. How did the cook's wife die?
(a) She fell off a roof.
(b) She was hit by a bus.
(c) She was hit by a car.
(d) She fell out of a tree.

12. What is Biju doing as his father struggles to survive in the village that's been shut down?
(a) Trying to find a job with better pay.
(b) Planning his wedding.
(c) Flying back home to be with his father.
(d) Trying to reach his father on the phone.

13. As they gain power, who do the GNLF use it against?
(a) The wealthy.
(b) The Indians.
(c) The British.
(d) The poor.

14. What does the judge threaten to do to the cook if he doesn't find his dog?
(a) Starve him.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Fire him.
(d) Beat him.

15. What does Harish-Harry show his employees photographs of?
(a) His future son-in-law.
(b) His recent trip to Jamaica.
(c) His new satellite dish.
(d) His grandchildren.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sai decide to do as her cold is waning?

2. Who does the judge blame for the loss of his dog?

3. Who does Lola blame for her being victimized?

4. On his way to the important protest, what observation does the cook make about the GNLF?

5. How does Biju feel about his relationship with his father after his phone call?

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