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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. How long are visitors normally allowed at the prison where Major Bilimoria is being held?
(a) One hour.
(b) Thirty minutes.
(c) Ten minutes.
(d) Two hours.

2. Who visits the Nobles' home in the beginning of Chapter 16?
(a) Sister Constance.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Dinshawji.
(d) Ghulam Mohammed.

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

4. What season is it in Chapter 15?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Spring.

5. Whose window is lit up during the blackout in Chapter 20?
(a) Tehmul's.
(b) Gustad's.
(c) Mr. Rabadi's.
(d) Inspector Bamji's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Paymaster carry during the march?

2. Who is Gustad going to meet at the House of Cages in Chapter 14?

3. What character is crying at the end of Chapter 13?

4. In what country is Roshan's doll made?

5. Who is the "other patient" to whom Dr. Paymaster refers in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens in Farad's room between Miss Kutpitia, Dilnavaz, and Tehmul?

5. Describe Alamai's relationship with her nephew.

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

7. Describe Dinshawji's funeral.

8. Why does Ghulam Mohammed not go inside the Tower of Silence for Major Bilimoria's funeral, and why does he not call Gustad to tell him of the Major's death?

9. Why are the Nobles' medical expenses so high, and how do they pay them?

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

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