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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will Neel's wife and son go in Chapter 12?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) Neel's brother's place.
(c) Parimal's place.
(d) Her sister's place.

2. What is the name of the suburb in Calcutta where the white merchants of Calcutta have their country estates?
(a) Lookout Garden.
(b) Garden Reach.
(c) Quiet Gardens.
(d) Green Gardens.

3. How long does it take Neel's carriage to travel from Lalbazar to the New Courthouse on the morning of his court appearance?
(a) About a half an hour.
(b) Better part of an hour.
(c) 90 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

4. What type of tree does Jodu see in Chapter 5, that has been planted by Putli?
(a) Coralwood.
(b) Chalta.
(c) Portia.
(d) Indian almond.

5. In Chapter 3, what does Deeti compare Kalua's dwelling to?
(a) Shed.
(b) Barn.
(c) Pig pen.
(d) Cattle pen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Deeti want to do if the crop is good this year?

2. How much is the opium worth that is stored in the warehouses at the factory?

3. What type of cargo does the Ibis carry?

4. In Chapter 12, how long does the tattooist tell Neel the mark will last?

5. How many priests come to help Neel prepare the morning of his court appearance?

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