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

2. What weapon does Hydraulic Hema wield in Chapter 22?
(a) A tread-cutting tool.
(b) A switchblade.
(c) A pistol.
(d) A quarterstaff.

3. What do Gustad and Nusli carry between them as they walk to the Tower of Silence?
(a) A crate of beer.
(b) A baton.
(c) A white handkerchief.
(d) A funeral wreath.

4. At the end of Chapter 16, what time does Gustad arrive home?
(a) 11:30 PM.
(b) 2:00 AM.
(c) 9:00 PM.
(d) Noon.

5. What type of dog does Mr. Rabadi have?
(a) A Pomeranian.
(b) A labrador retriever.
(c) A cocker spaniel.
(d) An English bull terrier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gustad construct the air raid shelter in Chapter 19?

2. Who, along with Dr. Paymaster, leads the march?

3. At the end of Chapter 18, which country is India at war with?

4. In Chapter 14, what flavor of milk do the boys like the best?

5. What sound is present in the first sentence of Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the change that comes over Dinshawji in Chapter 13.

2. Describe Alamai's relationship with her nephew.

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

4. What is Cavasji doing in Chapter 20, and what does Gustad note that is different about him?

5. What happens to the pavement artist at the end of the novel?

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

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

8. Describe the morcha.

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

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

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