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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. When Shoshamma's brother dies, how much land do she and her husband inherit?
(a) House plot and 1 acre.
(b) House plot and 3 acres.
(c) House plot and 1/2 acre.
(d) House plot and 2 acres.

2. What prize does Philipose win for his story The Plavu Man?
(a) Fourth.
(b) First.
(c) Third.
(d) Second.

3. What birthday does Ammachi celebrate after five years at Parambil?
(a) 17th.
(b) 14th.
(c) 16th.
(d) 15th.

4. What is the name of the doctor who examines Philipose to see if he can remain at the college?
(a) Dr. Bansal.
(b) Dr. Kapoor.
(c) Dr. Gupta.
(d) Dr. Seshaya.

5. How many hours does Ammachi's husband walk after going to get Ammachi's mother?
(a) 15 hours.
(b) 20 hours.
(c) 17 hours.
(d) 18 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does JoJo die?

2. How many acres is Parambil?

3. How often has Celeste Arnold been to England?

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

5. What sport did Jeb Pellingham play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Ammachi turns 16?

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

3. What does Digby learn about Claude Arnold from Honorine?

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

5. Why does Ammachi's groom walk away when he sees her at their wedding, and why does he return?

6. What does Big Ammachi learn about her mother and daughter when she goes to see Dr. Rune Orqvist?

7. How does Ninan die?

8. Why does Elsie agree to marry Philipose?

9. Why did Digby decide to go to India?

10. In Chapter 4, what does Ammachi's husband do when he sees a young man knock over a burden stone?

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