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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pettigrew notice while giving Mrs. Ali a tour of the garden?
(a) All the things that are wrong with it.
(b) All the flowers Mrs. Ali loves.
(c) All the flowers his wife loved.
(d) All the beauty of his world.

2. How did Mr. Pettigrew prefer to raise children?
(a) Through natural means.
(b) Discipline them.
(c) Spoil them.
(d) Get a nanny.

3. What military status did Pettigrew's father hold?
(a) General.
(b) Major.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Colonel.

4. How long has Mr. Ali been dead?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 6 years.

5. Where does Pettigrew meet up with Alec?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) The city center.
(c) The Elk's club.
(d) The golf club.

6. Why does Mr. Pettigrew live alone?
(a) His wife died.
(b) He is poor.
(c) He is divorced.
(d) His children live far away.

7. How many children does Mr. Pettirgrew have?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 5.

8. What is the Major's brother's name?
(a) Brent.
(b) Benny.
(c) Bertie.
(d) Bryan.

9. How many children does Mrs. Ali have?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) None.
(d) 1.

10. Who takes Mr. Pettigrew to the funeral?
(a) His sister-in-law.
(b) Mrs. Ali's nephew.
(c) Mrs. Ali.
(d) His daughter.

11. What does Mrs. Ali's family suggest that offends her?
(a) She should move back to Pakistan.
(b) She should sell her hotel.
(c) She should retire.
(d) She should get re-married.

12. What does Alec's wife need help choosing for the event she is planning?
(a) A venue.
(b) A theme.
(c) A menu.
(d) A guest list.

13. What is the name of Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son?
(a) Rupert.
(b) Ronald.
(c) Ryan.
(d) Roger.

14. What is Mrs. De Vere's first name?
(a) Gala.
(b) Gina.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Grace.

15. What is Mrs. Ali's first name?
(a) Jymeria.
(b) Jarriet.
(c) Jasmina.
(d) Jennica.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of flowers are in the Taj Mahal?

2. Where was Mrs. Ali born?

3. What does Mrs. Ali wear in her garden?

4. Why does Mr. Pettigrew need help at the beginning of the book?

5. What does the Major wear to every event Alec's wife plans?

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