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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many notebooks does Mariamma have that her father wrote in?
(a) About 300.
(b) 175.
(c) 230.
(d) Nearly 200.

2. Where is Philipose injured when he takes a mallet to Elsie's sculpture?
(a) Collarbone.
(b) Shoulder.
(c) Hip.
(d) Chest.

3. In 1968, of the 102 students in Mariamma's class, what percent are female?
(a) A third.
(b) A fourth.
(c) A fifth.
(d) An eighth.

4. In 1964, how long will it be before Mariamma goes to Alwaye College to start her pre-degree?
(a) 1 1/2 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 36 months.
(d) 42 months.

5. In Chapter 59, who does Mariamma dream about?
(a) Joppan.
(b) Podi.
(c) Shamuel.
(d) Her mother.

6. How long after Ninan's death does Chandy die?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 10 months.
(c) 11 months.
(d) 5 months.

7. What is the name of the surgeon in Vellore who understood like Rune that fingers of those who have leprosy are damaged by trauma, not leprosy?
(a) William Peters.
(b) Robert Chelsea.
(c) Martin Davidson.
(d) Paul Brand.

8. What is the first surgery Mariamma does before she is ready?
(a) Caesarean section.
(b) Appendectomy.
(c) Gall bladder.
(d) Abdominal.

9. Who feeds Lenin when his family is sick and dying?
(a) A Christian family.
(b) A nun.
(c) A pulayi woman.
(d) An estate master.

10. How old is Lenin in 1964?
(a) 14.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

11. After a year of studying the body, how many essay questions will Mariamma have in order to pass the class?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

12. Where does Mariamma have a white streak in her hair?
(a) On the right side of her face.
(b) To the right of her center part.
(c) On the left side of her face.
(d) To the left of her center part.

13. How long after Elsie gives birth to Mariamma is she able to sit up without feeling dizzy?
(a) A week.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

14. How old is Lenin when he is sent to live at Parambil?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

15. How old is Mariammi in 1959?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the first Maramon Convention?

2. When was Gosha Hospital established for caste and gosha women?

3. What disease does Dr. Ramasamy ask Mariamma to research with her?

4. How does Philipose die?

5. At Chandy's funeral, how long does Big Ammachi sit holding Elsie's hand?

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