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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Lucy's mother never like her?
(a) Because she never loved Lucy's father.
(b) Because she knew shorthand.
(c) Because she was a girl.
(d) Because she lost the twins.

2. What year is it when the novel opens?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1910.

3. Where did Tusker and Lucy stay during the war?
(a) Pankot Rifles.
(b) Rose Cottage.
(c) Smith's Hotel.
(d) The church parsonage.

4. When Tusker dies, where is Lucy?
(a) Walking her dog.
(b) With Mrs. Bhoolabhoy arguing over the hotel bill.
(c) At the hotel Shiraz, getting her hair done.
(d) In the garden mowing the lawn.

5. When Tusker becomes ill, how old is he?
(a) 50 odd years old.
(b) 70 odd years old.
(c) 80 odd years old.
(d) 60 odd years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Ibrahim practice?

2. On the morning that the novel opens, what is Mr. Bhoolabhoy working on for his wife?

3. Where do the Smalleys usually eat?

4. What do Lucy and Tusker drink before they retire for the evening?

5. Since 1947, personal servants are considered what?

(see the answer key)

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