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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mariamma learn that Philipose's former editor wanted him to go to write a story?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Dubai or Qatar.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) Afghanistan.

2. How does Philipose die?
(a) Typhoid.
(b) Train accident.
(c) Run over by a car.
(d) Smallpox.

3. In 1976, where does Mariamma plan to go to train as a neurosurgeon?
(a) Jaipur.
(b) Bengaluru.
(c) Chandigarh.
(d) Vellore.

4. What is Elsie sculpting during her second pregnancy?
(a) A woman holding a baby.
(b) A man.
(c) A woman kneeling.
(d) An elephant.

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

6. How many mansions sit on the place where the Thetanatt house used to be?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

7. In 1973, how long has it been since Mariamma has been back to Parambil?
(a) 20 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 18 months.

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

9. How many students are assigned with Mariamma to a body for Professor Krishnamurthy's class?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

10. In 1977, how long has it been since Digby lived at Gwendolyn Gardens?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 22 years.
(c) 18 years.
(d) 25 years.

11. How old is Broker Aniyan in 1976?
(a) 70.
(b) 72.
(c) 75.
(d) 81.

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

13. In 1959, how old is Shyla when her family gets the pestilence?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5 months.

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

15. How long does Honorine spend at Gwendolyn Gardens when she comes to visit?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 8 weeks.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) 3 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 50, how long has it been since Digby has earned a portion of Muller's estate that he acquired for the consortium?

2. When Joppan did not want to manage Parambil, how much land did Philipose offer him?

3. How does Philipose end up in the mud during Elsie's visit to see Baby Mol?

4. What is the verse the speaker at the Maramon Convention gives before the people start giving?

5. In 1964, how long will it be before Mariamma goes to Alwaye College to start her pre-degree?

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