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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mr. Burnham believe that Zachary should stay in Chapter 13?
(a) Reverend Wyatt's Mission Home for Sailors.
(b) Reverend Martin's Mission Home for Sailors.
(c) Reverend Powell's Mission House for Sailors.
(d) Reverend Johnson's Mission House for Sailors.

2. For how many Brahmins does Neel's wife prepare a feast and serve them with her own hands?
(a) 25.
(b) 100.
(c) 38.
(d) 50.

3. In Chapter 12, what does Neel dream that he becomes?
(a) Dead rabbit.
(b) Monkey.
(c) Molting cobra.
(d) Baboon.

4. In Chapter 16, what color sari is Paulette wearing when she meets Deeti?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

5. Who rescues Zachary in Chapter 15?
(a) The lascars.
(b) Jodu.
(c) Serang Ali.
(d) Mr. Crowle.

6. In Chapter 15, where does Paulette decide to speak to Nob Kissin?
(a) On the road.
(b) At his shed.
(c) At the market.
(d) As he steps off his ferry.

7. In Chapter 13, when does Zachary remember that his mother told him how old she was when she had to sleep with her master?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

8. What do Steward Pinto and his mess-boys serve the officers' in Chapter 17?
(a) Lamb, mint sauce, and boiled potatoes.
(b) Roast chicken and greens.
(c) Venison pie and potatoes.
(d) Roast, gravy, and mashed potatoes.

9. Under what type of tree does Paulette wait for Nob Kissin in Chapter 15?
(a) Mahogany.
(b) Banyan.
(c) Neem.
(d) Arjuna.

10. Where did Paulette study the scriptures with Mr. Burnham many evenings?
(a) The verandah.
(b) The drawing room.
(c) The parlor.
(d) His study.

11. In Chapter 16, what is the name of the steamtug that is to tow the Ibis?
(a) Martinique.
(b) Watson.
(c) Forbes.
(d) Bombay.

12. In Chapter 14, what does Mr. Crowle order that the cook prepare instead of rice and curry?
(a) Beef roast.
(b) Beef steak.
(c) Pork chops.
(d) Lamb chops.

13. In Chapter 13, what does Paulette remember that Mr. Burnham wanted her to beat him with?
(a) Sweeper's broom.
(b) Whip.
(c) Razor strap.
(d) Belt.

14. In Chapter 16, who is the last migrant woman to come on board the Ibis?
(a) Heeru.
(b) Deeti.
(c) Sarju.
(d) Munia.

15. When Deeti enters the women's section of the hold, how many women are there in Chapter 11?
(a) 8.
(b) 28.
(c) Dozen.
(d) Half-dozen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what name does Deeti assume?

2. Where do Deeti, Kalua, and the other girmitiyas disembark?

3. Where is Ah Fatt from?

4. In Chapter 12, what is the largest prison in India?

5. Why is there a riot in Chapter 18?

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