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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son take him to the funeral?
(a) He can't get across the bridge.
(b) He doesn't want to.
(c) He is too busy.
(d) He doesn't have enough gas.

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

4. What kind of dwelling is Mr. Pettigrew's house?
(a) Hotel.
(b) Cottage.
(c) Mansion.
(d) Estate.

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

6. What do Sandy and Mrs. Augerspier discuss?
(a) Hats.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Jewelery.
(d) Cars.

7. Where did Mr. Pettigrew serve most of his time in the military?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) East Africa.
(d) India.

8. How did the Last Days of Pompeii party go?
(a) It was a disaster.
(b) It was rained out.
(c) It was offensive.
(d) It was amazing.

9. Why doesn't Mr. Pettigrew go to the funeral alone?
(a) His daughter won't let him.
(b) It is not proper.
(c) He is too weak.
(d) He doesn't want to.

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

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

12. What kind of flowers are in the Taj Mahal?
(a) Botanical flowers.
(b) Wild flowers.
(c) Roses.
(d) Fake flowers.

13. What does Mrs. Ali wear in her garden?
(a) A down jacket.
(b) A robe.
(c) Her husband's jacket.
(d) Her son's boots.

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

15. Who helps Mrs. Ali with her business?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her nephew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mrs. Ali's first name?

3. What is the Major's brother's name?

4. Why does Pettigrew go to the Taj Mahal in the first place?

5. Why does Roger say he no longer needs his father's guidance?

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