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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. What handicap does Philipose have that might make it necessary for him to leave college?
(a) Missing finger.
(b) Nearsightedness.
(c) Deafness.
(d) Limp.

2. In 1922, what time does Rune close up his clinic in Cochin?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 5 p.m.
(c) Noon.
(d) 8 p.m.

3. How long after Philipose saved the boatman's baby, did the baby die from a diarrheal illness?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 1 1/2 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 6 months.

4. How often has Celeste Arnold been to England?
(a) Twice.
(b) Once.
(c) 4 times.
(d) 3 times.

5. What is the name of the young lady who rides the train with Philipose to Cochin?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Elsie.
(d) Louisa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the man Ammachi marries?

2. When Lent begins, how long is the fast that leads to Good Friday?

3. How long does Philipose have to wait for a train home after he has to leave the college?

4. What did the Uplift Master's father do for a living?

5. In 1932, who goes with Philipose when he tries again to swim?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Ammachi's mother come to live at Parambil, and why does she come?

2. How does Philipose begin reading Moby Dick?

3. What does Philipose do when there is a famine?

4. Who is Georgie and why does he live near Parambil?

5. What does Rune do after attending an ashram?

6. What happens when Ammachi turns 16?

7. Why does Philipose decide he wants to marry Elsie, Chandy's daughter?

8. How does Philpose save a baby?

9. Why does Philipose have to leave college, and how does he feel about leaving?

10. How does Digby finally get the surgical education he desires?

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