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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. Where does Elsie build another sculpture after Philipose defaces the one she was making of stone?
(a) In an outbuilding.
(b) Old bathing spot.
(c) By the river.
(d) On Shamuel's land.

2. How long does Philipose have to wear a sling after he takes a mallet to Elsie's sculpture?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 8 weeks.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

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

4. How does Philipose end up in the mud during Elsie's visit to see Baby Mol?
(a) Riding his bike.
(b) Walking to the church.
(c) Trying to walk to the post office.
(d) Trying to see Joppan.

5. What has Philipose become addicted to after Ninan's death?
(a) Opium.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Snuff.
(d) Tobacco.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many species of roses can Elsie name simply by their perfume?

2. How long does Honorine spend at Gwendolyn Gardens when she comes to visit?

3. How many days after his surgery is Lenin able to stand and greet Mariamma?

4. In Chapter 59, who does Mariamma dream about?

5. Where does Mariamma have a white streak in her hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Joppan inherit from his father?

2. What is Digby's only regret about managing Gwendolyn Gardens?

3. How does Parambil thrive under Joppan's care?

4. What causes Mariamma to consider becoming a doctor?

5. Why did Elsie leave Mariamma?

6. How did Digby and Elsie meet again after she left Parambil?

7. What happens to Elsie three weeks after Mariamma is born?

8. Where does Lenin go after his family dies, and why is he sent to Parambil?

9. In 1959, what schedule does Philipose keep?

10. How does Brijee Sarkar harrass Mariamma during an exam, and how does Mariamma respond?

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