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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gustad construct the air raid shelter in Chapter 19?
(a) Under his bed.
(b) In the basement of the Khodadad Building.
(c) In the branches of the neem tree in the compound.
(d) In the bathroom.

2. What nickname does Gustad have for Dinshawji?
(a) "Colonel General."
(b) "Old coot."
(c) "Poet laureate."
(d) "Hound dog."

3. According to Miss Kutpitia's newspaper in Chapter 21, who has died?
(a) Alamai.
(b) J. Bilimoria.
(c) Inspector Bamji.
(d) G. Mohammed.

4. What character is crying at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) Tehmul.
(b) Dilnavaz.
(c) Roshan.
(d) Sohrab.

5. Where does Alamai send Dinshawji's body for the funeral?
(a) Home.
(b) The Tower of Silence.
(c) Downtown to the municipal morgue.
(d) St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Gustad pay for a coolie to save his seat on the train?

2. In Chapter 14, who causes a disturbance at the House of Cages?

3. Where is Major Bilimoria in Chapter 15?

4. What season is it in Chapter 15?

5. According to Dilnavaz, what will "burn up" Gustad's blood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the air raid shelter that Gustad and Darius build.

2. Describe the morcha.

3. Summarize the article that Dinshawji brings for Gustad to read.

4. Describe the candles that Gustad buys at Mount Mary and explain why he has to buy them.

5. Describe Major Bilimoria's appearance in Chapter 18.

6. Describe Gustad's interaction with the young man who sleeps in the luggage rack on the train.

7. Why does Tehmul love the doll?

8. Describe the incident that occurs between the four children, the milk seller, and Gustad.

9. Why does Dilnavaz dump a pan full of a foul substance over Mr. Rabadi's head?

10. Where does Ghulam Mohammed meet Gustad in Chapter 16, and what does he request? How is his demeanor different in this chapter from other chapters?

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