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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. What month does Pettigrew take Mrs. Ali on a tour of his garden?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) October.
(d) August.

2. Where is Mrs. Ali from?
(a) Arabia.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Greece.
(d) Egypt.

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

4. What animal does Pettigrew compare Daisy Green to?
(a) Polar Bear.
(b) Hyena.
(c) Lion.
(d) Tiger.

5. What kind of business does Mrs. Ali own?
(a) Grocery store.
(b) Tourist shop.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dwelling is Mr. Pettigrew's house?

2. What is Pettigrew surprised to admire about Mrs. Ali during Sunday tea?

3. Where does Jemima hope to get the money she needs?

4. What is the name of Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son?

5. What is Alec's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Khan treat Mrs. Ali, and why?

2. What does Major Pettigrew suggest for the golf club dance?

3. Why is Mrs. Ali hesitant to get too close to Major Pettigrew?

4. What is the pretense for Major Pettigrew's tea with Mrs. Ali?

5. What does Major Pettigrew about after the funeral, and why?

6. How did people respond to Pettigrew's suggestion for the golf club dance?

7. Why does Mrs. Ali feel so down about her life at the beginning of the book?

8. How does Sandy react to seeing Apple Cottage?

9. Please describe Mrs. Ali's store.

10. What does Major Pettigrew blame for the things he doesn't like about Sandy?

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