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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Twinkle promise to put most of the Christian paraphernalia?
(a) The attic.
(b) The dump.
(c) Her office.
(d) The garage.

2. What was the name of the Indian family on Miranda's street when she was growing up?
(a) Dalal.
(b) Dixit.
(c) Das.
(d) Durwani.

3. What does Mrs. Sen wear on her scalp to show she is married?
(a) Blood.
(b) Small chain of diamonds.
(c) One small jewel.
(d) Vermillion.

4. What is the final Christian icon Twinkle finds in "This Blessed House"?
(a) A statue of Virgin Mary.
(b) A life-sized poster of Jesus.
(c) A snow globe of the Last Supper.
(d) A silver bust of Jesus.

5. Which one of the following has NOT been consulted on Bibi's behalf?
(a) Psychologist.
(b) Hypnotist.
(c) Gem therapist.
(d) Palmist.

6. What do Elliot and his mother usually have for dinner?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Fish.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Stew.

7. What does Elliot notice by the door the first time he visits Mrs. Sen's apartment?
(a) Pairs of shoes.
(b) Bags of trash.
(c) Bowl of candy.
(d) Stacks of newspapers.

8. What is Sanjeev listening to as he unpacks boxes?
(a) Bach's Overture.
(b) Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
(c) Mahler's Fifth Symphony.
(d) Mahler's Overture.

9. What does Haldar's wife keep away from Bibi?
(a) Fire.
(b) Food.
(c) Water.
(d) Soap.

10. Where do Elliot and his mother live?
(a) Fifty miles away.
(b) At the beach.
(c) In the mountains.
(d) Downtown.

11. Where do Laxmi and Miranda work?
(a) A university.
(b) A textbook publisher.
(c) A public radio station.
(d) A fundraiser.

12. From whose point of view is "The Treatment of Bibi Haldar" being told?
(a) The neighbors.
(b) Bibi's.
(c) Bibi's father.
(d) Bibi's cousin.

13. what did Haldar not allow Bibi to do?
(a) Listen to music.
(b) Read books.
(c) Watch television.
(d) Take walks.

14. What does Dev admire about Miranda?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her sense of humor.
(c) Her brains.
(d) Her legs.

15. Where is Dev's favorite place in the city that he takes Miranda?
(a) The Mapparium.
(b) The Planetarium.
(c) The Museum of Fine Arts.
(d) The Seawall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the seven-year-old Rohin ask Miranda to serve him?

2. Where does Mrs. Sen do all her vegetable chopping each afternoon?

3. What do Mrs. Sen and Elliot eat at the cafeteria the afternoon they spend exploring the university?

4. What does Dev do every Sunday afternoon at Miranda's apartment?

5. What makes Mrs. Sen happy?

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