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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mitsuko find when she rushes over to Tsu in Chapter 13?
(a) His neck is twisted.
(b) He is not badly harmed.
(c) He has a broken arm.
(d) He is dead.

2. What does the doctor do when he arrives in Chapter 8?
(a) Gives Kiguchi a shot and draws blood.
(b) Wraps Mrs. Sanja's ankle.
(c) Says Mitsuko is having a miscarriage.
(d) Says Mr. Sanja will need rabies shots.

3. What is wrong with the man Mitsuko accidentally steps on in Chapter 8?
(a) He is legless.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is faint from hunger.
(d) He is blind.

4. What happens near the cremation grounds in Chapter 13?
(a) A crowd is on their knees praying.
(b) A fire gets out of control.
(c) A commotion breaks out.
(d) A flock of doves is released.

5. To what does Tsu compare the Ganges?
(a) Eternity.
(b) False prophets.
(c) False hope.
(d) The love of his Onion.

6. What is Isobe certain about the fortuneteller?
(a) He is in touch with some spirits.
(b) He is honest.
(c) He will charge a high fee to give Isobe the girl's whereabouts.
(d) He was able to contact Isobe's father.

7. Who does Mitsuko learn is also staying in the city where she is?
(a) Numada.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) A well-known Baba.
(d) Her sister.

8. When does Mitsuko awaken from a nap in Chapter 8?
(a) When the tourists return from the Ganges.
(b) When Kiguchi calls out.
(c) When Enami brings her dinner.
(d) When the doctor comes to check on her.

9. What does Isobe warn Mr. Sanja to forgo photographing?
(a) Sikhs.
(b) Weddings.
(c) Children.
(d) Funerals.

10. Whose name does Kiguchi call out in his sleep in Chapter 8?
(a) Tsukada.
(b) Gaston.
(c) Keiko.
(d) Numada.

11. Why are the Sanjas annoyed with the other tourists at the hotel?
(a) Because they did not invite the couple to play cards.
(b) Because of their cautious attitude.
(c) Because they want to leave India early.
(d) Because the others gather in one room to talk and do not tell the Sanja's.

12. What does Tsu feel about the quote he reads in Chapter 11?
(a) It is true only if the water is flowing.
(b) That the poor are condemned by that quote.
(c) It is inaccurate.
(d) That it is absolutely true.

13. What do the Catholic priests tell Tsu about believing in the quote from Chapter 11?
(a) He is a blasphemer and will spend eternity in hell if he does not change.
(b) He needs to re-study the passages and understand the real meaning to the quote.
(c) He should leave the Catholic church.
(d) He is wise beyond his years.

14. Where is Tsu staying in Chapter 9?
(a) At a Catholic seminary.
(b) At a youth hostel.
(c) At a Hindu ashram.
(d) At a seedy hotel near the Ganges.

15. What is Mitsuko's reply to being asked about her religion?
(a) That she has no religion.
(b) That she is Buddhist.
(c) That she is Shinto.
(d) That she is Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Isobe travel out to a village in Chapter 8?

2. How does Numada repay an animal that gave its life for Numada?

3. What does Mitsuko ask the nuns that she sees carting away a dying woman?

4. What quote does Tsu read in Chapter 11?

5. What does Kiguchi remark upon concerning the Americans and Japanese?

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