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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. In Chapter 5, how often does Ammachi get money from the strongbox?
(a) At least once a week.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Every other day.

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

3. On the train to Cochin, how many years have Meena and her cousin been living together as husband and wife?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. How old is Philipose when he marries Elsie?
(a) 22.
(b) 20.
(c) 21.
(d) 19.

5. When does the Malayala Manorama start coming to Parambil for Ammachi to read?
(a) 1904.
(b) 1903.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1901.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Philipose when Ammachi takes him to Parumala Church by boat in 1926?

2. When does Rune become a regular dinner guest of the Chandys?

3. What fort was built in Madras in the 1600s?

4. What prize does Philipose win for his story The Plavu Man?

5. How old is Philipose when a YMCA and YWCA are established in Parambil?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does JoJo die?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Ninan die?

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

8. Why did Digby decide to go to India?

9. Why does Elsie come to spend time with Digby after Rune performs surgeries on his hands?

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

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