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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Ibraham the morning the letter is delivered?
(a) He was looking for Tusker's dog.
(b) He was promoted.
(c) He was hired at the Shiraz.
(d) He was fired.

2. What happens to Bloxsaw after his walk?
(a) He runs wild in the garden.
(b) He collapses on the verandah panting.
(c) He slaps new Ibrahim.
(d) He runs through the canna lilies.

3. What religion does Ibrahim practice?
(a) He is a Muslim.
(b) He is a Christian.
(c) He is a Hindu.
(d) He is a Buddhist.

4. What rank was Tusker in the armed forces?
(a) General.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Major.

5. Ibrahim recalls another time when Tusker fell ill. Where was Tusker when this happened?
(a) On the toilet.
(b) In his bed.
(c) In the garden.
(d) On the veranda.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tusker treat the new mali?

2. What does Mr. Thomas do for a living?

3. What does Ibrahim clean in Lucy's room for her?

4. Who needs to approve the letter written to Tusker?

5. What year is it when the novel opens?

(see the answer key)

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